Best 7 Tangy Barbecue Beef Sandwiches Slow Cooker Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Tangy Barbecue Beef Sandwiches, a culinary masterpiece crafted with tender beef brisket slow-cooked to perfection and smothered in a zesty homemade barbecue sauce. The beef brisket, braised in a flavorful broth, melts in your mouth, complemented by the tangy and slightly smoky barbecue sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Serve these delectable sandwiches on soft and fluffy buns, topped with your favorite condiments and a side of crispy fries or coleslaw for a complete meal. This recipe also includes variations for a Crock Pot Tangy Barbecue Beef Sandwiches and a Tangy Barbecue Beef Sliders recipe, offering options for both classic and party-sized servings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY BARBECUED BEEF SANDWICHES



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Every year for our church ice cream social, we'd fill six roaster ovens with these ingredients and let them simmer all day. Boy, did that barbecue smell good. If you want a meal that's ready to eat in 30 minutes, but can keep on the stove for late arrivals, this is the one. -Janet Sipes, Monmouth, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, water, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar and salt; heat through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Place cooled beef mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add water or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TANGY BARBECUE SANDWICHES



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Since I prepare the beef for these robust sandwiches in the slow cooker, it's easy to fix a meal for a hungry bunch. The savory homemade sauce assures I come home with no leftovers. -Debbi Smith, Crossett, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h10m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed and cut in half
18 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add roast. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low and cook 6-8 hours longer or until meat is tender. , Remove roast; cool. Shred meat and return to sauce; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, fill each bun with about 1/2 cup of meat mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SLOW-COOKER TANGY BARBECUED BEEF SANDWICHES



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The right blend of brown sugar, basic seasonings, and a jolt of vinegar and lemon give slow-cooked beef caramelized flavor with a kick.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h15m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 1/2 to 4 lb), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 3/4 cups ketchup
22 sandwich buns, split

Steps:

  • In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except buns.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. Cut off top of each bun; pull some of bread out of each bun. Fill buns with beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1/2 g

TANGY BARBECUE BEEF SANDWICHES (SLOW COOKER)



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This is a go to recipe that I use often when having a gathering. I found this recipe years ago in Taste of Home. The sauce makes these sandwiches! The beef shreds easily and everyone just loves the taste. This will serve up to 20 so it is a great large crowd recipe. Or make it and freeze some for later.

Provided by Deb Crane

Categories     Sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 16

FOR THE SAUCE:
3 c chopped celery
1 c chopped onion
1 c ketchup
1 c barbeque sauce
1 c water
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
FOR THE BEEF:
3-4 lb boneless chuck roast trimmed of most fat
18-20 bakery buns (or your favorite buns)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all sauce ingredients together. Place in a large slow cooker.
  • 2. Add the roast. Cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours or until tender. I like to do this at least a day ahead of time. Let it cool. Shred the beef and return it to the sauce.
  • 3. Serve with a slotted spoon adding a heaping helping on a good bun! Yum! Crowd pleasing! :)
  • 4. NOTE: This time I almost doubled the meat. About 7 pounds of chuck roast and there was no need to double the sauce. Turned out perfect! And made enough to feed the hungry crowd! This is fairly inexpensive if you have alot of people to feed.

ELAINE'S SWEET AND TANGY LOOSE BEEF BBQ



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This recipe is a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants creation. I researched several BBQ recipes online and in my cookbooks and combined bits and pieces of different things I liked about them. The result was a wonderful and tangy loose BBQ for sandwiches that is very easy to make and takes little hands-on time. My in-laws who are in their 70s both said it was the best BBQ they had ever had. It was awesome!

Provided by ENGLISHNWOODS2

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 8h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 pounds boneless chuck roast
1 cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 cups ketchup
2 teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Place the roast into a slow cooker along with the water. Cover, and cook on LOW for 2 to 4 hours, or until beef can be easily shredded with a fork.
  • Shred the beef, removing fat as you go. Remove 1/2 cup of the broth from the slow cooker, and reserve for later. Add the vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. Mix in the salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic. Stir so that the meat is well coated.
  • Cover, and continue to cook beef on LOW for an additional 4 to 6 hours. Add the reserved broth only if necessary to maintain moisture. Serve on toasted buns. The meat can be frozen for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 60.2 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 594.5 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

SLOW-COOKER TANGY ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES



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Take just 10 minutes to prep this recipe. You'll not only get great sandwiches but if you're lucky, you'll have leftovers, too.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 12h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 boneless beef sirloin tip roast (3 to 4 lb), trimmed of fat
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 bottle (16 oz) Italian dressing
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
12 burger buns, split

Steps:

  • Spray inside of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. If beef is tied, remove strings or netting. Place beef in cooker. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Pour dressing over beef.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
  • Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred beef, using 2 forks. Return beef to cooker; add Italian seasoning and mix well. Using slotted spoon to remove beef from cooker, fill each bun with about 1/3 cup beef. Serve with remaining juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER GROUND BEEF BARBECUE



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Good served on buns, and great chili for hot dogs.

Provided by Christine Westrom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 ½ cups ketchup

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until brown, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 15 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Place the cooked meat, onion, garlic, celery, salt, black pepper, cider vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and ketchup into a slow cooker, and stir to combine. Set the cooker on Low, and cook for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 709.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Tips:

  • For a smokier flavor, use a liquid smoke seasoning or add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the slow cooker.
  • To make the sandwiches even more flavorful, marinate the beef in the barbecue sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have any Worcestershire sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.
  • If you like your sandwiches with a little bit of a kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the slow cooker.
  • To make the sandwiches healthier, use whole-wheat buns and low-fat cheese.

Conclusion:

These tangy barbecue beef sandwiches are the perfect meal for a casual get-together or a busy weeknight dinner. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give these sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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