Beef Sandwich Masterpiece (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup beef broth
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3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
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1 large onion, sliced
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
→ Sandwich Components
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Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced onions
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6-8 sandwich buns
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Sprinkle the beef chuck roast evenly with salt, cumin, black pepper, and smoked paprika all over.
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Lay the sliced onions and garlic at the base of your slow cooker or Dutch oven. Rest the seasoned beef on top. Mix in beef broth, Worcestershire, barbecue sauce, and brown sugar, then cover up. Let it cook slowly for 8-10 hours on low heat or bake it in a Dutch oven at 300°F/150°C for about 4-5 hours, until soft enough to shred.
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Take the cooked beef out and move it to a cutting board. Pull apart the beef into shreds using two forks, then stir it back into the pot with all the juices.
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Pop the sandwich buns onto a grill or baking sheet and toast them lightly till golden, if you’d like.
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Pile the shredded beef generously onto the bottom bun. Top with extras like pickles or coleslaw if you'd like. Add the bun top and press down gently.
# Helpful Notes:
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A fatty cut like chuck roast works best since it keeps the beef juicy and tender when cooking for a long time.