Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches Recipe
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Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches

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."

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs 45 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 to 20 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 200 | Total Fat: 13.3g | Cholesterol: 53mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by PAIXFUL   view full review
We used the slow cooker method mentioned by someone else (4 hrs in cooker, plus 1 hr with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GIGATLJR   view full review
Absolutely fantastic!!! I cooked the meat a little different than suggested in the recipe but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2007 by Mrs. C   view full review
We made this in the crock pot - just dumped everything in, cooked on low 7 hours; shredded and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2003 by MERBREN   view full review
The only suggestion I have is that you double the amount of sauce for the four pounds of meat....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2005 by JessicaAnne   view full review
Very tasty! I made this in the crockpot, adding the sauce for the last 30 minutes, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BBQ BOY   view full review
This recipe was great. I also cooked the chuck roast in the crock pot for about 4 1/2 hours....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by GFRIDAY   view full review
Throw away those jars of BBQ sauce. This was wonderful bbq. It was unique and very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2009 by shaunabee83@yahoo.com   view full review
Used 3 lbs of pot roast beef, cooked in slowcooker for approx five hours on high with cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2004 by Molly   view full review
I've made this several times now and the only improvement I'd recommend is: double the sauce!!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CECILR   view full review
This is what barbecue is supposed to be! Not too much tomato sauce, not too much vinegar. ...

 

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