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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches

Tender beef roast slow-cooked in a tangy BBQ sauce makes for effortless and delicious sandwiches, perfect for potlucks and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2-3 lbs beef roast (chuck roast, brisket, or shoulder) Chuck roast is ideal for shredding.
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Use your favorite bottle or a homemade sauce.
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth Or beef stock. Substitute 3/4 cup beef broth + 1/4 cup water if low on broth.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • pieces Hamburger buns Toasted if desired.
  • Pickles (optional, for topping)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the beef roast dry and season all over with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the roast in the slow cooker and scatter the sliced onion around and on top of the meat.
  3. Pour the beef broth and barbecue sauce evenly over the roast.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and shreds easily.
  2. Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board or large plate and shred with two forks.
  3. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir well so the meat soaks in the sauce. Let it sit on warm for 10–15 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the BBQ beef on toasted hamburger buns and add pickles if desired.

Notes

For a milder flavor, choose a sweeter barbecue sauce; for heat, pick a spicy bottle or add hot sauce. Cool leftovers to store in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for 2–3 months.