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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef for Sandwiches

Smoked brisket sandwich with shredded cabbage slaw on a toasted bun.

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Juicy, tender shredded beef slow-cooked in a tangy sauce, perfect for sandwiches topped with coleslaw or BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pot roast, 3 pounds, such as lean chuck or chuck shoulder
  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 heaping tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme

Instructions

  1. Prep the meat. Cut the pot roast into 3 or 4 pieces.
  2. Place the beef and onions in the cooker. Arrange the sliced onions in the slow cooker; top with the beef.
  3. Combine the remaining ingredients. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, garlic, vinegar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, liquid smoke, garlic, powder, and thyme; stir to blend well. Pour the sauce mixture over the roast.
  4. Slow cook. Cover and cook the pot roast on HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce heat to LOW and cook for 6 to 8 hours or until the beef is very tender and shreds easily with a fork. Chop the beef or shred it with 2 forks.
  5. Serve. Arrange the shredded or chopped beef over split and toasted soft kaiser rolls or hamburger buns along with coleslaw, potato salad, or French fries, and baked beans.

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