Description
Slow Cooker Jalapeno Beef Sandwiches are tender, flavorful shredded beef sandwiches made with a beef chuck roast slow-cooked with spices, jalapenos, and onions. The beef is broiled with roasted jalapenos and garlic for a smoky kick, then served on toasted hoagie rolls with melted cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, perfect for a hearty and spicy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasonings
- 3–4 lbs. beef chuck roast
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 oz. packet Au Jus Gravy
Vegetables
- 3–4 jalapenos
- 1 white onion, peeled and cut into eighths
- 6 garlic cloves, left whole
Liquids
- 1 cup water
For Serving
- Hoagie rolls
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Additional sliced jalapeno (optional)
- Sliced white onion (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker. Sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and then evenly sprinkle the Au Jus gravy packet over the meat.
- Broil the Vegetables: Preheat the oven to broil. Arrange jalapenos, octuple-cut white onion, and whole garlic cloves on a baking sheet.
- Roast the Vegetables: Place the baking sheet with the vegetables in the broiler. Broil until the peppers, onions, and garlic start to brown and develop a smoky char, giving extra flavor to the dish.
- Add Vegetables and Water: Transfer the roasted vegetables onto the beef in the slow cooker. Pour 1 cup of water into the slow cooker over the ingredients.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 9 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred the Meat: Remove the cooked beef onto a plate and shred it with two forks. Discard any fatty pieces. Also, remove the tops from the roasted jalapenos and slice them into smaller pieces.
- Combine Meat and Jalapenos: Return the shredded beef and chopped jalapenos to the slow cooker, mixing them with the cooking juices to absorb all the flavors.
- Degrease the Au Jus (Optional): To reduce grease from the au jus gravy, lay paper towels over the surface of the juices to absorb excess fat, then remove the towels carefully.
- Serve the Sandwiches: Toast the hoagie rolls and pile them with the shredded beef mixture. Top generously with cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese. If desired, melt the cheese by placing the sandwiches briefly under the broiler.
- Optional Au Jus for Dipping: Serve the sandwiches alongside small ramekins filled with the au jus gravy from the slow cooker for dipping, enhancing the juiciness and flavor of each bite.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapenos based on your preferred spice level.
- Make sure to remove any fatty bits from the shredded beef for a leaner sandwich.
- Broiling the vegetables adds a nice smoky flavor; don’t skip this step for best results.
- Au jus gravy can be store-bought or homemade depending on your preference.
- Leftover beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker beef sandwiches, jalapeno beef sandwich, shredded beef, au jus beef sandwiches, spicy beef sandwiches
