Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef Buns

Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef Buns
490 min.
10
128kcal

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There is something truly magical about the way a slow cooker transforms humble ingredients into a gourmet meal that fills your entire house with irresistible aromas. This Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef Buns recipe is a absolute delight for anyone who loves tender, fall-apart meat without spending hours in the kitchen. By simply placing a pound of beef flank steak into the pot along with savory mushrooms, sliced onions, and dried Italian seasoning, you set the stage for a symphony of flavors that develop beautifully over eight to ten hours on low heat. The secret weapon here is the rich KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce, which coats every strand of shredded beef, creating a sticky, smoky, and deeply satisfying filling that rivals any restaurant dish. What makes this recipe particularly special for today's health-conscious cooks is its dairy-free nature, ensuring that everyone at the table can enjoy a hearty, comforting lunch or dinner without worrying about hidden dairy products. With a mere 128 calories per serving, you get a massive 36% of your daily protein needs while still enjoying a balanced meal packed with carbs and essential fats. The simplicity cannot be overstated; after the meat has simmered to perfection, you simply shred it with a fork and toss it back into the sauce before spooning it generously onto split sandwich buns topped with fresh, chopped tomatoes. This dish is the epitome of effortless elegance, proving that the best meals often require the least amount of effort. Whether you are feeding a large family of ten or looking for a delicious leftover option for the next day, these slow-cooked buns are sure to become a staple in your weekly rotation.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup original barbecue sauce kraft
  • lb beef flank steak 
  • cup mushrooms fresh sliced
  • tsp penzey's southwest seasoning dried italian
  • small onion sliced
  •  sandwich buns split
  •  tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place steak in slow cooker; top with next 3 ingredients.
  2. Pour combined barbecue sauce and seasoning over ingredients in slow cooker. Cover with lid.
  3. Cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours (or on HIGH 5 hours).
  4. Remove steak from slow cooker; shred with fork. (Or, cut across the grain into thin strips.) Return meat to slow cooker; stir to coat with sauce.
  5. Top each bun half with meat mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories128kcal
Protein36.33%
Fat20.84%
Carbs42.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.2
Glycemic Load
0.34
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.4834782714429%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:128.22kcal
6.41%
Fat:2.93g
4.5%
Saturated Fat:1.03g
6.46%
Carbohydrates:13.54g
4.51%
Net Carbohydrates:12.63g
4.59%
Sugar:5.77g
6.42%
Cholesterol:27.22mg
9.07%
Sodium:234.81mg
10.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.48g
22.96%
Selenium:18.97µg
27.1%
Vitamin B3:3.84mg
19.19%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.06%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.07%
Phosphorus:119.66mg
11.97%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.42%
Potassium:274.6mg
7.85%
Iron:1.39mg
7.74%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.11%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
6.94%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.05%
Folate:22.67µg
5.67%
Copper:0.1mg
5.24%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.23%
Magnesium:18.81mg
4.7%
Vitamin K:4.11µg
3.91%
Fiber:0.91g
3.63%
Calcium:33.95mg
3.4%
Vitamin C:2.5mg
3.03%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.86%
Vitamin A:140.75IU
2.82%