Crockpot Pulled Beef Sandwiches

Side view of the pulled beef sandwich on a stack of plates.

Pulled Beef Sandwiches is an easy crock pot recipe - yellow mustard and barbecue seasoning are the secret ingredients for a super moist and flavorful beef chuck roast. The meat is ultra tender, like fall-apart tender.

Course Crockpot, Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword crockpot shredded beef, pulled beef sandwiches

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings

Calories 346kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Equipment

Crockpot

Ingredients

1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
1 yellow or sweet onion (sliced in half moon shapes)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2-3 pounds chuck roast
1/4 cup yellow mustard
3 tablespoons BBQ seasoning rub (I use Kinder's brand)
ciabatta rolls & pickles for serving

Instructions

Add the beef broth, sliced onions, and apple cider vinegar into the crockpot.
1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth, 1 yellow or sweet onion, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Rub your chuck roast with the mustard and barbecue seasoning rub, making sure to use your clean hands to really spread it around evenly. Place the chuck roast into the crockpot on top of the onions.
2-3 pounds chuck roast, 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 3 tablespoons BBQ seasoning rub
Cover and cook on LOW heat for 8 hours.
^{* You can cook on HIGH heat for 4 hours, but I highly recommend cooking it low & slow for the best fall-apart tender beef}
Remove the roast from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
Spoon the pulled beef into the ciabatta rolls and top each one with some pickles. Some of my family also likes BBQ sauce on their sandwiches. Enjoy!
ciabatta rolls & pickles

Notes

Tips For Serving

Toast The Buns/Rolls : Separate the ciabatta rolls, or whatever roll you are using, and place them onto a baking sheet. Spread softened butter onto each one, or spray with cooking spray. Broil for a few minutes until toasted brown. Toasting the buns makes the bread sturdier to hold up better to the meat and it gives the bread some texture.

Cheesy Buns : Toast the buns and then place a slice of cheese onto each top or bottom bun, place the buns back into the broiler and broil for a very short time until the cheese is melted. A slice of provolone cheese is a good option, Pepper Jack, Havarti, or Muenster Cheese are other great choices.

Coleslaw : Serve the sandwiches with some coleslaw as it makes a really creamy and crunchy topping for inside the sandwiches along with the beef and pickles.

BBQ Sauce : Serve the sandwiches with your favorite barbecue sauce for a saucy pulled beef sandwich.

Hawaiian Pasta Salad : This might sound crazy, but I love topping my sandwich with some cool and creamy sweet Hawaiian Macaroni Salad. Similar to coleslaw with that creamy topping that pairs well with the beef. You could also serve it as a side dish.

Potato Salad : Serving the sandwiches alongside some potato salad is always a good option - try my Steakhouse Potato Salad or Honey Mustard Potato Salad.

Sweet Jello Salad or Fruit Salad : A sweeter side dish always pairs well with the tender beef and hearty sandwiches. My family loves this Raspberry Pear Jello, Pineapple Pretzel Salad, Mandarin Orange Pretzel Salad, or Watergate Salad.

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