Barbecue Beef Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) chuck roast; ¾ cup water; 3 onions, chopped roughly; garlic powder; salt; pepper; 24 small French rolls (or more); 1 cup prepared barbecue sauce; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (or 1 cup ketchup plus 4 oz water); 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; ¼ cup sweet pickle juice; ½ cup brown sugar

Servings: persons

1 (4 lb) chuck roast
¾ cup water
3 onions, chopped roughly
garlic powder
salt
pepper
24 small French rolls (or more)
1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (or 1 cup ketchup plus 4 oz water)
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup sweet pickle juice
½ cup brown sugar

1
Place roast in a roasting pan and season roast with garlic power, salt and pepper and cover with onions.
2
Pour in water.
3
Cover and roast at 300F for 45 minute per pound.
4
(4 pounds takes about 3 hours).
5
Note: Meat can also be cooked on the stove in a covered dutch oven over low heat.
6
Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in a pan.
7
Whisk to blend well.
8
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
9
When meat is done it will be fork tender and easy to shred.
10
Remove from heat/oven and place on a cutting board.
11
Reserve onions.
12
Stir onions into simmering barbecue sauce.
13
Shred meat with two forks.
14
It should be falling apart and easy to shred.
15
Place meat in a large sauce pan and add BBQ sauce.
16
Heat until warmed through.
17
To serve, slice small holes or slits in french rolls and stuff with meat as a filling.
18
Sometimes we just split the rolls horizontally, almost in half, and also add a slice of cheese.
19
Stuffed, these sandwiches present well on a buffet platter.

150

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb) chuck roast, ¾ cup water, 3 onions, chopped roughly, garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Beef Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

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