Description
Savor the mouthwatering flavors of a homemade Pulled Beef Sandwich, featuring tender, slow-cooked chuck roast drenched in your favorite barbecue sauce. Nestled between soft brioche buns and topped with crunchy coleslaw, each bite delivers a harmonious blend of savory and sweet. Perfect for any occasion—game days, family gatherings, or casual weeknights—this recipe promises to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (sweet or smoky)
- 6 brioche buns
- 2 cups coleslaw (homemade or store-bought)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned (4-5 minutes per side).
- Remove the roast and sauté sliced onions in the same skillet until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- In a slow cooker, combine the seared beef, onions, minced garlic, and barbecue sauce.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks directly in the slow cooker. Serve on toasted brioche buns topped with coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Experiment with different spices or BBQ sauces to customize flavor. For extra crunch and flavor, consider adding pickles or jalapeños as toppings.