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Pulled Beef Sandwich

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Tender, slow-cooked shredded beef piled on toasted buns with smoky-sweet barbecue sauce. Juicy, comforting, and perfect for parties, meal prep, or an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lb beef chuck roast, boneless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 6 soft sandwich buns, toasted
  • Optional toppings: dill pickles, coleslaw, sliced cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Pat the chuck roast dry, season all over with 1 tsp salt and the pepper, then sear in olive oil until deeply browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes total.
  2. Place sliced onion and minced garlic in the slow cooker or Dutch oven. Set the seared roast on top.
  3. Whisk beef broth, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, and remaining 1 tsp salt. Pour around the beef.
  4. Cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours (in a 300°F or 150°C oven for 3 1/2 to 4 hours if using a Dutch oven) until the meat is fork tender.
  5. Transfer beef to a board and shred with two forks, discarding excess fat. Skim fat from the cooking liquid.
  6. Toss the shredded beef with 1 to 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce, adding a splash of cooking juices as needed for extra moisture.
  7. Toast buns, pile on the saucy beef, add desired toppings, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Sear for flavor: Browning the roast builds deep, beefy notes.
  • Right texture: Shred while warm so the meat absorbs sauce easily.
  • Bun insurance: Lightly toast buns to resist sogginess.
  • Make it saucy: Stir in extra cooking liquid if the beef seems dry.

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