Slow-Cooker Beef and Pork Barbecue Sandwiches

Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Slow-Cooker Beef and Pork Barbecue Sandwiches
640 min.
15
348kcal

Suggestions


Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner game with a mouthwatering dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Beef and Pork Barbecue Sandwiches! This delightful recipe combines the rich flavors of tender beef and succulent pork, slow-cooked to perfection, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy family meal.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the meats simmer with a medley of chopped onions and green bell peppers, all infused with a tangy barbecue sauce that features a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day.

This dairy-free recipe serves up to 15 people, making it perfect for parties, potlucks, or meal prep for the week ahead. Each sandwich is packed with flavor and offers a satisfying caloric breakdown, ensuring you and your guests will be both full and happy. Whether you’re enjoying these sandwiches for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, they are sure to become a favorite in your household. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to indulge in a delicious barbecue experience!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck boneless trimmed of fat
  • 1.5 pounds pork shoulder boneless trimmed of fat
  • cup onion chopped
  • cup bell pepper green chopped
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon ground mustard 
  • teaspoons worcestershire sauce 
  • ounces canned tomatoes canned
  • 15  sandwich rolls split

Equipment

  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Cut beef and pork into 3-inch pieces.
  2. Place beef, pork and remaining ingredients except tomato paste and buns in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  4. Remove beef and pork from cooker, using slotted spoon; place on cutting board. Strain liquid in cooker and return cooked vegetables to cooker. Shred meat, using 2 forks. Return meat to cooker. Stir in tomato paste. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until hot. To serve, spoon 1/3 cup meat mixture into each bun.

Nutrition Facts

Calories348kcal
Protein29.09%
Fat24.5%
Carbs46.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.67
Glycemic Load
0.5
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
18.753043571244%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.47mg
Isorhamnetin
0.53mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:347.65kcal
17.38%
Fat:9.38g
14.44%
Saturated Fat:3.15g
19.69%
Carbohydrates:40.01g
13.34%
Net Carbohydrates:37.93g
13.79%
Sugar:9.46g
10.51%
Cholesterol:58.51mg
19.5%
Sodium:563.46mg
24.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.07g
50.14%
Selenium:43.94µg
62.77%
Vitamin B3:9.01mg
45.07%
Vitamin B1:0.62mg
41.13%
Zinc:4.93mg
32.86%
Vitamin B6:0.59mg
29.4%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.6%
Vitamin B12:1.63µg
27.22%
Phosphorus:259.11mg
25.91%
Iron:3.63mg
20.16%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.35%
Folate:60.51µg
15.13%
Potassium:480.27mg
13.72%
Vitamin C:9.94mg
12.04%
Magnesium:42.38mg
10.6%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.28%
Copper:0.2mg
9.91%
Fiber:2.08g
8.31%
Calcium:81.77mg
8.18%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
5.02%
Vitamin A:226.05IU
4.52%
Vitamin K:2.98µg
2.84%