Best 7 Barbecue Beef For Sandwiches Recipes

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**Title: Savor the Smoky Goodness: A Culinary Journey into Barbecue Beef Sandwiches**

Barbecue beef sandwiches, a delectable symphony of flavors, stand as a testament to the culinary artistry of barbecue. This iconic dish, deeply rooted in American tradition, has captivated taste buds for generations. Picture tender, succulent beef, slow-cooked to perfection and infused with a tantalizing blend of smoky, tangy, and savory spices. Nestled between two slices of soft, fluffy bread, the beef sings a harmonious duet with a variety of toppings and condiments, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that dance upon the palate.

From classic recipes that harken back to the smoky pits of Texas to modern interpretations that push the boundaries of taste, this article offers a comprehensive guide to barbecue beef sandwiches. Discover the secrets to creating fall-off-the-bone beef, tantalizing sauces that elevate the experience, and an array of toppings that transform each bite into a culinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a home cook yearning to replicate the magic of barbecue, this article has something for every enthusiast. So, fire up your grill, grab your apron, and embark on a delicious journey into the world of barbecue beef sandwiches.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BBQ BEEF SANDWICHES



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After years of searching, I found a BBQ sandwich recipe that's a hit with all my family and friends. It's easy to freeze for future meals ... if there's any left over. -Rebecca Rohland, Medford, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups ketchup
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
14 sesame seed hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour ketchup mixture over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove meat and shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BARBECUED BEEF



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This dish is zesty and yummy! It is very easy to make, as well as very deserving of 3 exclamation points!!! Spoon meat onto toasted sandwich buns, and top with additional barbecue sauce.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 10h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Place chuck roast in a slow cooker. Pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. Stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. Continue cooking approximately 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 562.3 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

ALL-AMERICAN BARBECUE SANDWICHES



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I came up with this delicious BBQ sandwich on my own. Out of all my barbecue recipes, this one's my husband's favorite. It's also a big hit with family and friends who enjoy it at our Fourth of July picnic.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
2-1/4 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
18 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat through. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW-COOKED BARBECUED BEEF SANDWICHES



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Chuck roast makes delicious shredded beef sandwiches after simmering in a rich, homemade sauce all day. The meat is tender and juicy and takes minutes to prepare for a weeknight dinner or potluck. -Tatina Smith, San Angelo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 sandwich buns, split
Sliced onions, dill pickles and pickled jalapenos, optional

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half and place in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke if desired and seasonings. Pour over beef., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid., Shred beef with two forks; return to the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Serve with onions, pickles and jalapenos if desired. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth / water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1052mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BARBECUE BEEF FOR SANDWICHES



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This recipe has been a family favorite for 35 years. Serve on hamburger buns that have been buttered on both halves, and lightly browned under broiler. Freeze some for lunches or dinner in a hurry.

Provided by VFBAUER

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds boneless chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
12 ounces chile sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Place roast in a large covered pan. Roast at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until the meat falls apart and shreds easily.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until onions become translucent.
  • Stir in vinegar and chili sauce. Fill empty chili sauce bottle with water, shake, and pour liquid into skillet. Mix in brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cook sauce over low heat, stirring often, until thickened.
  • With two forks, shred roasted beef. Stir meat into the sauce in the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 207 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BBQ BEEF BRISKET SANDWICHES



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Slow-cooked seasoned brisket shredded and prepared for tantalizing barbeque sandwiches. Enjoy on your favorite bread.

Provided by Gary

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 9h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 pounds beef brisket
1 cup Russian dressing
1 cup hickory-flavored barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Mix celery salt, black pepper, salt, garlic salt, and onion salt in a small bowl; add Worcestershire sauce. Spread mixture over beef brisket; transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until beef is tender, about 8 hours.
  • Transfer beef to a cutting board; shred into small pieces using 2 forks.
  • Measure 1/2 cup cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Mix in Russian dressing and barbeque sauce; bring to a boil.
  • Combine shredded beef and sauce mixture in the slow cooker. Cook on Low until flavors combine, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 2011.2 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

BARBECUE BEEF SANDWICHES



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These full-flavored sandwiches really hit the spot after a busy day. They're easy to make and have a fantastic blend of seasonings-no one can eat just one!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield about 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add all remaining ingredients except buns. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, brisket, and shoulder clod are all good choices for barbecue beef sandwiches.
  • Slow-cook the beef: The best way to get tender, flavorful barbecue beef is to slow-cook it. You can do this in a crock pot, Dutch oven, or on the grill.
  • Use a flavorful rub: A good rub will help to add flavor to the beef. Look for rubs that contain spices like chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Smoke the beef: Smoking the beef will give it a delicious smoky flavor. If you don't have a smoker, you can use a grill or oven to smoke the beef.
  • Shred the beef: Once the beef is cooked, shred it with two forks. This will make it easier to eat on a sandwich.
  • Make a flavorful sauce: A good sauce will help to bring the sandwich together. Look for sauces that are tangy and sweet, with a bit of heat.

Conclusion:

Barbecue beef sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. By following these tips, you can make the best barbecue beef sandwiches that your friends and family will love.

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