Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches feature tender, slow-cooked chuck roast seasoned with savory spices, onions, and barbecue sauce, piled high on toasted hamburger buns with melty cheddar cheese and Arby’s-style sauces for a hearty, flavorful sandwich perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Total Time: 9 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Slow Cooking
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasonings
- 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 into rings
- 1 cup Arby’s barbecue sauce (or any barbecue sauce)
Sandwich Components
- Hamburger buns
- Arby’s sauce (available at most grocery stores, or any barbecue sauce)
- Horsey sauce (available at most grocery stores, or horseradish mayo)
- Cheddar cheese slices (or nacho cheese sauce, or Cheez Whiz)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker. Sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar evenly over the meat. Pour Worcestershire sauce on top to add flavor and moisture.
- Add onions and barbecue sauce: Place the sliced onion rings over the roast. Pour the barbecue sauce over the onions and meat to create a rich base for slow cooking.
- Slow cook the beef: Cover and cook on low heat for 9 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and absorb the flavors fully.
- Shred the beef and prepare the sauce: After cooking, remove the beef onto a plate and shred it using two forks, discarding any excess fat. Remove all the cooking juices from the slow cooker except about ½ cup, leaving the onions if you prefer. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker juices. If the sauce appears greasy, use a paper towel to remove the excess grease.
- Toast the buns (optional): Toast the hamburger buns lightly to add texture and prevent sogginess when assembling the sandwich.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place the shredded beef and onions on the buns. Top with slices of cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese option), then add Arby’s sauce and horsey sauce to taste.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the sandwiches warm and enjoy a hearty, flavorful meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the shredded beef sit in the juices for a few minutes before serving.
- To make cooking faster, you can cook on high for about 5 hours, but low and slow is preferred for tenderness.
- Substitute cheddar cheese with nacho cheese sauce or Cheez Whiz for a creamy texture.
- Horsey sauce can be replaced with a mixture of horseradish and mayonnaise if not available.
- To reduce fat content, skim off excess grease from the sauce before assembling.
- This recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat before serving.
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