Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
530 min.
12
395kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to impress? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family meal, this recipe combines tender, flavorful beef with a delightful blend of barbecue sauce and sweet preserves, creating a symphony of tastes that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your home as the beef slowly cooks to perfection in your trusty slow cooker. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over the course of 7 to 8 hours. The result? Juicy, shredded beef that’s bursting with flavor, nestled in soft kaiser or hamburger buns, ready to be devoured.

This dish is not only delicious but also dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions. With 12 servings, it’s ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead. Each sandwich packs a satisfying 395 calories, making it a hearty yet balanced choice for any meal. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to indulge in a barbecue experience that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Ingredients

  • pounds beef chuck boneless
  • cup barbecue sauce 
  • 0.5 cup apricot preserves 
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper green chopped
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • teaspoons brown sugar packed
  • small onion sliced
  • 12  hawaiian rolls split

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Trim excess fat from beef.
  2. Cut beef into 4 pieces.
  3. Place beef in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
  4. Mix remaining ingredients except buns; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender.
  5. Remove beef to cutting board.
  6. Cut into thin slices; return to cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat setting 20 to 30 minutes longer or until beef is hot. Fill buns with beef mixture. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer’s directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories395kcal
Protein26.63%
Fat33.91%
Carbs39.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.92
Glycemic Load
13.01
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
17.798695574636%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:395.39kcal
19.77%
Fat:14.92g
22.96%
Saturated Fat:6.1g
38.12%
Carbohydrates:39.07g
13.02%
Net Carbohydrates:37.83g
13.76%
Sugar:16.33g
18.15%
Cholesterol:78.24mg
26.08%
Sodium:567.99mg
24.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.37g
52.74%
Zinc:8.91mg
59.41%
Vitamin B12:3.18µg
53.03%
Selenium:36.03µg
51.46%
Vitamin B3:6.88mg
34.4%
Phosphorus:266.71mg
26.67%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
24.93%
Iron:4.09mg
22.7%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.41%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.31%
Manganese:0.3mg
15.07%
Potassium:510.35mg
14.58%
Folate:46.01µg
11.5%
Calcium:94.13mg
9.41%
Magnesium:36.59mg
9.15%
Vitamin B5:0.75mg
7.53%
Copper:0.15mg
7.47%
Vitamin C:5.33mg
6.47%
Fiber:1.24g
4.97%
Vitamin K:4.54µg
4.33%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.71%
Vitamin A:105.08IU
2.1%