Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
80%
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
530 min.
1
4745kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a mouthwatering dish that’s both hearty and healthy? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches! Perfect for busy days, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, while your slow cooker works its magic to transform a simple beef chuck roast into a tender, flavorful delight.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your home as the beef simmers in a delicious blend of peach or apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, and a hint of Dijon mustard. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a health score of 80, you can indulge guilt-free, knowing that this dish is dairy-free and packed with wholesome ingredients.

Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply looking for a satisfying meal for yourself, these sandwiches are sure to impress. Serve them on soft kaiser or hamburger buns, topped with sliced onions and green bell peppers for an extra crunch. Each bite is a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, making it a well-rounded choice for any occasion.

So, gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a deliciously satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is to devour!

Ingredients

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

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

Calories4745kcal
Protein26.63%
Fat33.91%
Carbs39.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
131
Glycemic Load
156.16
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
80.339130650396%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.37mg
Epicatechin
0.33mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
2.35mg
Isorhamnetin
3.51mg
Kaempferol
0.56mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
15.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:4744.71kcal
237.24%
Fat:179.09g
275.53%
Saturated Fat:73.19g
457.45%
Carbohydrates:468.87g
156.29%
Net Carbohydrates:453.97g
165.08%
Sugar:195.99g
217.77%
Cholesterol:938.94mg
312.98%
Sodium:6815.92mg
296.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:316.43g
632.86%
Zinc:106.94mg
712.91%
Vitamin B12:38.18µg
636.35%
Selenium:432.3µg
617.57%
Vitamin B3:82.57mg
412.86%
Phosphorus:3200.53mg
320.05%
Vitamin B6:5.98mg
299.19%
Iron:49.02mg
272.36%
Vitamin B1:3.85mg
256.98%
Vitamin B2:3.73mg
219.68%
Manganese:3.62mg
180.79%
Potassium:6124.16mg
174.98%
Folate:552.16µg
138.04%
Calcium:1129.57mg
112.96%
Magnesium:439.03mg
109.76%
Vitamin B5:9.04mg
90.39%
Copper:1.79mg
89.58%
Vitamin C:64.01mg
77.58%
Fiber:14.9g
59.58%
Vitamin K:54.51µg
51.91%
Vitamin E:6.67mg
44.47%
Vitamin A:1261.02IU
25.22%
Vitamin D:1.36µg
9.07%