Description
Hearty slow cooker cowboy sandwiches promise robust flavors combining tender beef and zesty seasonings. Home cooks can easily prepare this satisfying meal with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) beef chuck roast
Seasonings and Flavorings:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) beef broth
Sandwich Components:
- 6 sandwich buns
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Nestle the beef chuck roast into the slow cooker basin, ensuring it sits flat and even.
- Drizzle and coat the meat generously with BBQ sauce, creating a flavorful marinade.
- Scatter finely chopped onions and minced garlic across the roast for aromatic depth.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the meat surface to enhance flavor profile.
- Pour beef broth around the roast, creating a moist cooking environment for tenderizing.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature for 8 hours, allowing meat to become extremely tender and infused with rich flavors.
- Once cooking time completes, carefully remove roast and use two forks to methodically shred the meat into succulent strands.
- Gently fold the shredded beef back into the cooking liquid, ensuring each strand is coated with savory sauce.
- Lightly toast sandwich buns until edges are golden and crisp.
- Generously pile shredded beef onto prepared buns, creating hearty sandwiches.
- Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese over the warm meat, allowing it to slightly melt.
- Serve immediately while sandwiches are hot and cheese is softened.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast to reduce greasiness and improve overall texture of the sandwich.
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control salt levels, especially for those watching their sodium intake.
- Select a tangy BBQ sauce with balanced sweetness to enhance the meat’s rich flavor without overpowering it.
- Experiment with gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps to make this recipe suitable for different dietary needs and preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg