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Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwich Recipe for Tender Pulled Beef

These Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches are a family favorite. The beef cooks slowly in the crockpot, is shredded, and piled high on a soft bun.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches on a baking sheet

This recipe yields an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner even picky kids will enjoy. Let the slow cooker do the work: combine the ingredients, cook low and slow, shred the beef, and serve on buns with melted cheese.

How to make Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches:

Step one: Place the chuck roast, sliced onion, zesty Italian seasoning mix, and beef broth into the slow cooker.

progress pictures adding ingredients to the slow cooker

Step two: Cook on low for 8 hours until the roast is fork-tender.

  • Tip: Cooking on high can make the roast tough. Low and slow gives the best, most tender results.

Step three: Shred the beef with two forks, pile it onto buns, and top with provolone or your preferred cheese.

  • Optional: Place assembled sandwiches briefly under the broiler or in a hot oven to melt the cheese.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches on a white plate with salad

More slow cooker sandwich ideas

Try other slow cooker sandwich recipes when you want simple, hands-off meals. A few favorites include slow cooker chicken Caesar sandwiches, Philly-style chicken cheesesteaks, and shredded Asian chicken sandwiches. These are all great for busy weeknights and feed a crowd with minimal effort.

If you make this shredded beef sandwich recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment below. Share photos with the hashtag #TDOARH so I can see your creations.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches

By: Jennie Duncan
These Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches are simple to prepare and full of hearty flavor. Everything cooks in the slow cooker, then the beef is shredded and served on buns for an easy, satisfying meal.
Prep: 15
Cook: 8
Total: 8 15
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 large onion, (sliced)
  • 1 packet zesty Italian mix
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 8 buns
  • 8 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  • Place the roast, sliced onion, zesty Italian mix, and beef broth into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded with forks.
  • Shred the cooked beef, drain excess liquid if desired, and spoon the meat onto buns. Top each sandwich with a slice of provolone and warm in the oven to melt the cheese if you like.

Notes

  • For the most tender results, cook the roast on low rather than high. Low and slow prevents the meat from becoming tough.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal
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Carbohydrates: 35g
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Protein: 43g
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Fat: 27g


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