Description
Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches are a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner. Tender beef chuck roast is slow-cooked with aromatic spices, barbecue sauce, and onions until it easily shreds, then piled onto toasted buns and topped with cheddar cheese and Arby’s-style and horseradish sauces for a deliciously satisfying sandwich experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 3 lbs. beef chuck roast
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 1 cup Arby’s barbecue sauce (or any barbecue sauce)
For Serving:
- Hamburger buns
- Arby’s sauce (available at most grocery stores, or use any barbecue sauce)
- Horsey sauce (available at most grocery stores, or use horseradish mayo)
- Cheddar cheese slices (or nacho cheese sauce, or Cheez Whiz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar over the meat. Pour Worcestershire sauce on top to add moisture and flavor.
- Add Onions and Barbecue Sauce: Slice the white onion into rings and layer them on top of the roast. Pour the barbecue sauce over the onions and beef to infuse the meat with sweet and tangy taste during cooking.
- Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 9 hours. This slow and low cooking process tenderizes the beef, making it juicy and easy to shred.
- Shred the Meat: When done, remove the beef onto a plate and shred it with two forks, discarding any excess fat. Leave about ½ cup of juices and onions in the slow cooker, then return the shredded beef to soak up the flavorful juices. If the sauce looks greasy, degrease it using a paper towel for a cleaner taste.
- Toast the Buns: Toast hamburger buns if desired to add a slight crunch and prevent sogginess when assembling the sandwiches.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Pile the shredded beef and onions on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with cheddar cheese slices and add Arby’s sauce and horsey sauce to your liking. Finish with the top half of the bun.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the sandwiches warm and enjoy a rich, flavorful meal perfect for any day.
Notes
- Nutritional values do not include the cheese, buns, or toppings, only the shredded meat.
- Store leftover shredded beef in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to three months.
- There is no need to sear the meat before slow cooking; the recipe yields great flavor and texture without searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of shredded beef (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
