Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe
Delicious and tender Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches featuring slow-cooked chuck roast seasoned with aromatic spices, onions, and a tangy barbecue sauce, served on toasted hamburger buns with cheddar cheese and classic Arby’s-style sauces for a comforting and hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Total Time: 9 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs. beef chuck roast
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 1 cup Arby’s barbecue sauce (or any barbecue sauce)
- Hamburger buns
- Arby’s sauce (available at most grocery stores, or use any barbecue sauce)
- Horsey sauce (available at most grocery stores, or use horseradish mayo)
- Cheddar cheese slices (or nacho cheese sauce, or Cheez Whiz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker and evenly sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar over the meat. Pour Worcestershire sauce on top to add deep umami flavor.
- Add Onions and Barbecue Sauce: Slice the white onion into rings and layer them on top of the beef. Pour the barbecue sauce over the entire mixture, ensuring the meat and onions are well coated.
- Slow Cook the Roast: Cover and cook on low setting for 9 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and infused with the spices and sauce.
- Shred the Beef: Once cooked, remove the beef onto a plate and shred it with two forks, discarding any excess fat. Leave about ½ cup of cooking juices and the onions in the slow cooker and add the shredded beef back in, stirring well. If the sauce is too greasy, remove excess grease with a paper towel.
- Toast the Buns: Optionally, toast the hamburger buns to enhance texture and flavor before assembling the sandwiches.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Layer the shredded beef and onions on the toasted buns, then top with cheddar cheese slices, Arby’s sauce, and horsey sauce as desired for a classic taste reminiscent of Arby’s beef sandwiches.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm, and enjoy the hearty, flavorful slow-cooked beef sandwiches.
Notes
- You can substitute Arby’s barbecue sauce and sauces with your preferred barbecue or horseradish mayo sauces if unavailable.
- To degrease the sauce further, refrigerate the cooking juices first, then remove solidified fat before mixing with shredded beef.
- This recipe works well with leftover or different cuts of beef roast if chuck roast is unavailable.
- Cheddar cheese slices can be replaced with nacho cheese sauce or processed cheese spreads like Cheez Whiz according to taste.
- Toasting buns is optional but adds texture and prevents sogginess from the sauce.
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