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    Home » Main Course » Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    Published: Aug 19, 2014 · Modified: Jun 16, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

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    barbecue beef sandwich with a side of potato salad on a white plate that is sitting on a red and white check napkin

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are perfect for this month's Virgo picnic meal. I served beef for last year's Cooking with Astrology "Virgo" meal, but I decided to keep the same protein this year as well because these sandwiches needed to happen. I might change things up next year, but you just never know.

    barbecue beef sandwich with a side of potato salad on a white plate that is sitting on a red and white check napkin

    Our complete meal includes:

    • Bacon Potato Salad
    • Texas Sheet Cake
    • Blackberry Passion Tea Lemonade

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches Picnic | cookingwithcurls.com

    but they would also be delicious with Sweet Potato Chips.

    How to make Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches:

    Start by mixing the Spice Rub together.....

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches spice rub cookingwithcurls.com

    Then sprinkle the rub on all sides of the beef roast.....

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches rub cookingwithcurls.com

    *Warning* this spice rub has a kick to it! It's not overly spicy, but small children might not be thrilled with it. Use less chili powder for less heat, or use less rub. 🙂

    Place the roast in the slow cooker.....

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches cook cookingwithcurls.com

    Put on the lid and cook on HIGH for 6 hours, or LOW for 8 hours.....

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches 6 hours cookingwithcurls.com

    Come back and find this super delicious beef just waiting to be shredded.....

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches cooked cookingwithcurls.com

    No, I did not add any liquid before I cooked the roast! Remove the roast to a large plate or baking sheet and shred with two forks.....

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches shred cookingwithcurls.com

    Discard the liquid and return the shredded beef to the slow cooker.....

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches shredded cookingwithcurls.com

    Add 1 cup of Tangy & Sassy Barbecue Sauce {or sauce of your choice} and cook for an additional 30 to 60 minutes.....

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches sauce cookingwithcurls.com

    Slice your Homemade Hamburger Buns in half, and toast in a cast iron skillet. Place a scoop of barbecue beef on the bun.....

    barbecue beef sandwich with a side of potato salad served on a white plate with a red checkered napkin underneath

    and serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side. I wrapped my sandwiches in foil.....

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches foil cookingwithcurls.com

    for easy transport. It also helped keep all of the barbecue sauce from running down my arms! 😉  Don't forget to bring along some Wet Nap hand wipes in your basket!

    You also need a blanket to sit on, a couple of pillows to lean against, and some large plates of a tray to keep your food from falling over! 🙂  No one wants their Blackberry Passion Tea Lemonade to spill and ruin their new blanket...or soak their imaginary date!

    Luke Wilson Surfing

    {photo from US Magazine}

    How cute, he even matches the picnic! 😉

    Enjoy!!

    barbecue beef sandwich with a side of potato salad on a white plate that is sitting on a red and white check napkin

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    These Tangy & Sassy Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are the perfect solution for those busy weeknight meals!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: beef, barbecue, sauce, spice, rub, recipe, sandwich, slow cooker
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 hours
    Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 369kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    Spice Rub

    • ½ Tablespoon chili powder
    • ½ Tablespoon garlic powder
    • ½ Tablespoon onion powder
    • ½ Tablespoon brown sugar
    • 3 pound beef chuck roast trimmed
    • 1 cup barbecue sauce*
    • 12 hamburger buns
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    Instructions

    • Mix spice rub ingredients together in a small bowl, set aside.
    • Sprinkle spice rub over all sides of the beef chuck roast.
    • Place roast in slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for 6 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
    • Shred beef with two forks and return to the slow cooker.
    • Mix in the barbecue sauce and cook for an additional 30 to 60 minutes.
    • Store left over barbecue beef in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    Notes

    *Tangy & Sassy Barbecue Sauce recipe
    Homemade Hamburger Buns recipe

    Nutrition

    Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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    1. Adam @ CorrChilled says

      August 20, 2014 at 8:14 am

      Hi, This post was featured on the Corr Chilled Best in Food Blogging post here https://www.corrchilled.co.uk/index.php?route=pavblog/blog&id=91 if you'd like to check it out. Keep the posts coming, love them! 🙂 -Adam

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    2. marcie says

      August 20, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      These sandwiches look so insanely good! I need to whip these up for my family, and these would be great for Game Day!

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    3. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

      August 21, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      This is just what I need for dinner! I love slow cooked beef and the more BBQ sauce, the better! Looks great, Lisa!

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    4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      August 21, 2014 at 10:22 pm

      that slow cooked beef looks amazing! i definitely need to recreate the recipe, craving a bite right now!

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      • Lisa Johnson says

        September 02, 2014 at 12:47 am

        Thank you Thalia! 🙂

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    5. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

      August 24, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      These look delicious Lisa!!! I really need to make some in my crock pot!!

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    6. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      August 25, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      I love shredded slow cooker sandwiches! We usually do chicken but my family would love me for beef!!

      Reply
    7. Kimberly says

      August 31, 2014 at 8:52 am

      I never use my slow cooker because I don't have a timer and even without one everything always seems to be overcooked. Any ideas? Would like to try this recipe.

      Reply
    8. Karly says

      September 07, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      Totally my kind of dinner! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!

      Reply

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