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Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches

SUBMITTED BY: VFBAUER

"This recipe has been a family favorite for 35 years. Serve on hamburger buns that have been buttered on both halves, and lightly browned under broiler. Freeze some for lunches or dinner in a hurry."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 89 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs 45 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 12 ounces chile sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place roast in a large covered pan. Roast at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until the meat falls apart and shreds easily.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until onions become translucent.
  3. Stir in vinegar and chili sauce. Fill empty chili sauce bottle with water, shake, and pour liquid into skillet. Mix in brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cook sauce over low heat, stirring often, until thickened.
  4. With two forks, shred roasted beef. Stir meat into the sauce in the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2003 by MERBREN
The only suggestion I have is that you double the amount of sauce for the four pounds of meat.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GIGATLJR
Absolutely fantastic!!! I cooked the meat a little different than suggested in the recipe but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PAIXFUL
We used the slow cooker method mentioned by someone else (4 hrs in cooker, plus 1 hr with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BBQ BOY
This recipe was great. I also cooked the chuck roast in the crock pot for about 4 1/2 hours.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CECILR
This is what barbecue is supposed to be! Not too much tomato sauce, not too much vinegar. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2004 by Molly
I've made this several times now and the only improvement I'd recommend is: double the sauce!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ASMITH544
This was very good. I used the sauce w/ shredded chicken instead of beef, would also be good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GFRIDAY
Throw away those jars of BBQ sauce. This was wonderful bbq. It was unique and very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2005 by JessicaAnne
Very tasty! I made this in the crockpot, adding the sauce for the last 30 minutes, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2005 by CECK317
We couldnt get enough of this GREAT BBQ beef! Now my kids want this every week, and I'm happy... MORE