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Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: Thomas
  • Total Time: 9 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x

Description

This Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwich recipe features tender, flavorful shredded beef cooked low and slow with a blend of spices, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfectly served on toasted hamburger buns with melty cheddar cheese and a combination of Arby’s and horseradish sauces, these sandwiches offer a delicious and hearty meal ideal for easy entertaining or comforting dinners.

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

Vegetables and Sauces

  • 1 white onion, sliced
  • 1 cup Arby’s barbecue sauce (or any barbecue sauce)
  • Arby’s sauce (or any additional barbecue sauce), for serving
  • Horsey sauce (horseradish mayo), for serving

Sandwich Components

  • Hamburger buns
  • Cheddar cheese slices (or nacho cheese sauce, or Cheez Whiz)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef: Place the chuck roast into the slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar over the meat. Drizzle the Worcestershire sauce on top for added depth of flavor.
  2. Add onions and barbecue sauce: Slice the white onion into rings and layer them on top of the roast. Pour the barbecue sauce evenly over the onions and meat to infuse a smoky sweetness during cooking.
  3. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on the low setting of the slow cooker for 9 hours until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with forks.
  4. Shred the beef and manage juices: Carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker onto a plate and shred it with two forks, discarding any excess fat. Pour off all but about ½ cup of the cooking juices from the slow cooker, optionally keeping the onions inside. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker juices to stay moist. Degrease the sauce with a paper towel if it appears greasy.
  5. Toast the buns: Optionally toast the hamburger buns to add texture and warmth before assembling the sandwiches.
  6. Assemble sandwiches: Pile the shredded beef and onions onto the buns. Top with cheddar cheese slices, a drizzle of Arby’s sauce, and a spread of horsey sauce to taste.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Serve the sandwiches warm, allowing the cheese to melt slightly from the hot beef. Enjoy a comforting and flavorful meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute any barbecue sauce if Arby’s brand is unavailable.
  • For a creamier cheese option, nacho cheese sauce or Cheez Whiz works well.
  • Leftovers reheat well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reduce fat, trim excess fat from the roast before cooking.
  • Optional: add pickles or coleslaw on the sandwich for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 hours
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: slow cooker beef sandwiches, shredded beef sandwich, slow cooker recipes, beef and cheddar, easy sandwich recipe, comfort food

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