Description
Succulent pulled beef sandwiches deliver Southern comfort with mouthwatering slow-cooked meat nestled between pillowy buns. Tender, juicy beef melts in your mouth, promising a delicious journey through hearty flavors that connect you to classic American cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3–4 pounds (1.36–1.81 kilograms) beef chuck roast
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Liquid and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) beef broth
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Serving Components:
- 6–8 sandwich buns
Optional Toppings:
- Pickles
- Coleslaw
- Sliced onions
Instructions
- Infuse the beef chuck roast with a robust blend of salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all surfaces.
- Create a flavor foundation by layering sliced onions and minced garlic at the base of a slow cooker or Dutch oven, strategically positioning the seasoned meat atop this aromatic base.
- Combine beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, pouring the liquid mixture around the meat to develop rich, complex flavors during slow cooking.
- Execute a prolonged cooking process: maintain low heat for 8-10 hours in a slow cooker (or 300°F/150°C in a Dutch oven for 4-5 hours) until the meat reaches an ultra-tender consistency that allows effortless shredding.
- Transfer the cooked meat to a cutting board, utilizing two forks to deconstruct the beef into delicate, bite-sized fragments.
- Reintroduce the shredded meat into the cooking liquid, thoroughly incorporating the juices to enhance moisture and flavor intensity.
- Enhance the bread’s texture by lightly toasting sandwich buns until they achieve a delicate golden hue, using an oven or grill.
- Construct the sandwiches by generously layering the succulent pulled beef onto the bottom bun, optionally embellishing with pickles or coleslaw for additional flavor complexity.
- Complete the sandwich by gently pressing the top bun, creating a cohesive, mouthwatering presentation.
Notes
- Beef Selection Matters: Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor that melts in your mouth during slow cooking.
- Seasoning Strategy: Create a deeper flavor profile by letting the seasoned beef sit for 30 minutes before cooking to allow spices to penetrate deeply into the meat.
- Low and Slow Technique: Never rush the cooking process; low temperature ensures meat becomes incredibly tender and easily shreddable without becoming dry.
- Versatile Serving Options: Transform leftovers into delicious tacos, nachos, or loaded baked potatoes for a quick meal variation that reduces food waste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours (slow cooker) or 4-5 hours (Dutch oven)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 45816
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg