Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe
These Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches feature tender, flavorful shredded beef cooked low and slow with aromatic spices and barbecue sauce, served on toasted buns with melty cheddar and tangy sauces for a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for gatherings or a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Total Time: 9 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasoning
- 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
Sauces and Toppings
- 1 cup Arby’s barbecue sauce (or any barbecue sauce)
- Hamburger buns
- Arby’s sauce (or any barbecue sauce)
- Horsey sauce (horseradish mayo)
- Cheddar cheese slices (or nacho cheese sauce, or Cheez Whiz)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the beef chuck roast into the slow cooker. Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar evenly over the roast. Pour Worcestershire sauce on top to add depth of flavor.
- Add onions and barbecue sauce: Slice the white onion into rings and lay them over the roast. Pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the onion and beef to infuse the meat with savory sweetness during cooking.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 9 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and absorb the spices and sauce.
- Shred the beef: Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker to a plate and shred it with two forks, discarding excess fat. Carefully remove most of the juices from the slow cooker, leaving about 1/2 cup along with the onions. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker juices. If the sauce appears greasy, skim it with a paper towel to remove excess fat.
- Toast the buns: Optionally toast the hamburger buns to add texture and prevent sogginess from the meat and sauce.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place the shredded beef and onions on the toasted buns. Top with cheddar cheese slices, Arby’s sauce, and horsey sauce to taste for a perfect balance of creaminess and tang.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the sandwiches immediately while warm and enjoy the hearty, flavor-packed meal.
Notes
- Using a chuck roast is ideal for slow cooking due to its marbling and flavor.
- Allowing the beef to cook low and slow for 9 hours ensures tenderness and maximum flavor absorption.
- Adjust the amount of barbecue, Arby’s, and horsey sauce according to your taste preferences.
- Cheddar cheese slices melt nicely; alternatively, nacho cheese sauce or Cheez Whiz can be used for a different texture and flavor.
- To reduce grease in the cooking juices, use a paper towel to gently blot the fat before mixing with the shredded beef.
- For added crunch, consider adding pickles or coleslaw on the sandwich.
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