Best Crockpot BBQ Beef Sandwiches (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

Best Crockpot BBQ Beef Sandwiches (Easy Slow Cooker Recipe)

Hey Y’all! There’s just something about a slow cooker meal that makes a day feel easier- and these BBQ Beef Sandwiches are exactly that kind of comfort. Tender, fall-apart beef simmered low and slow in rich BBQ seasonings, piled high onto soft, toasted buns… it’s the kind of meal that fills your kitchen with the best smell and brings everyone straight to the table.

This is one of those recipes you can throw together in the morning and come back to something incredible. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family, hosting friends, or just want something cozy without the extra effort, these sandwiches deliver every single time. Add a scoop of crisp, creamy coleslaw on the top for that perfect balance, and you’ve got a meal that feels simple- but tastes like so much more.

BBQ Beef Sandwiches might be the easiest dinner you make all week. The best part is you are using your favorite seasonings and sauces so it feels like you just found the best BBQ spot ever. Save this one- you’re gonna want it again!

Specs & Swaps for BBQ Beef Sandwiches:

• For this recipe, use a chuck roast for the best flavor and texture.

• Toast the buns to help the from soaking up all the juices and becoming mushy.

• Use different sauces (sweet, smoky or tangy) to create your best sandwich.

• Use a kaiser type of roll. Something that can stand up to the meat and sauce.

• Serve with chips, fries, baked beans, potato salad and coleslaw.

• This meal can be made ahead and frozen, just add a little water to keep it moist.

• Good in the fridge for 3-4 days.

• Top with coleslaw for the best flavor combo.

• Great for barbeques, parties, game day, meal prep and busy families.

• I use Legg’s Old Plantation Seasonings BBQ Rub Blend 107.

Homestyle Coleslaw

This easy homestyle creamy, crunchy, and the perfect side dish any BBQ menu. Made with crisp cabbage and a tangy, slightly sweet dressing.

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Baked Beans

Spicy, sweet and tangy with just a hint of smokeyness.

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American Pasta Salad

Macaroni pasta meets a creamy mix of celery, bell pepper, onion, relish, hard boiled eggs and other seasoning blends.

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Try this with any of these linked recipes and you won’t be disappointed! If you have any questions, comments or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out on any of my social platforms.

BBQ Beef Sandwich

Tender, juicy BBQ beef piled onto soft buns and loaded with bold, smoky flavor- an easy, conforting sandwich that never disappoints.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Slow cooker

Ingredients

  

• 1 3-4lb beef chuck roast
• 3-4 tbsp liquid smoke
• 4 tbsp BBQ seasoning
• 12 buns
• 1 bbq sauce

Instructions

 

• In a crockpot place, the meat in the bottom. Drizzle with the liquid smoke. Rub all over until coated. Sprinkle with seasoning until completely coated.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, depending on your cooker and thickness. Remove the meat for shredding. Reserve approximately 1 cup of juice and discard the rest. Shred the beef with two forks and return to crockpot to mix in juice.
• At this point you can add as much BBQ sauce you like or leave it for each person to add what they like. You can also toast the buns if desired.

Notes

• Make ahead for large parties and events
• Freeze leftovers for future meals
• By holding the sauce off until individual servings, each person can taylor it to their preference

Keyword bbq, beef, sandwich