These barbecued beef sandwiches are a crowd pleaser with their tender and flavorful meat smothered in a tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect for a summer cookout or a simple weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 hamburger buns
Directions
- Place the beef chuck roast in a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, beef broth, onion, garlic, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Toast the hamburger buns and spoon the barbecued beef onto the bottom halves. Top with the remaining bun halves and serve hot.
- Enjoy your delicious barbecued beef sandwiches!
Interesting Facts
Barbecued beef sandwiches are a popular dish in the Southern United States, where barbecue is a staple cuisine.
Beef chuck roast is a great choice for this recipe as it becomes tender and flavorful when cooked low and slow.