Description
Hearty cowboy sandwiches pack bold western-style flavors into a simple slow cooker meal that brings rustic comfort to dinnertime. Meaty pulled beef, melted cheese, and zesty seasonings combine for a satisfying sandwich perfect for casual gatherings and hungry crowds.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) chuck roast
- 1 pound (454 grams) bacon, cooked and crumbled
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 4 ounces (113 grams) can diced jalapenos
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- Sliced Colby Jack cheese
- 6 buns
- Crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Place chuck roast in slow cooker and layer with BBQ sauce, half the bacon, sliced onions, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and half the diced jalapenos.
- Cover and slow cook at low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 4-6 hours until meat becomes tender and easily pulls apart.
- Remove meat from slow cooker and drain excess liquid, reserving approximately one cup of cooking liquid for moisture.
- Shred beef thoroughly using two forks, allowing meat to absorb some reserved cooking liquid for enhanced flavor.
- Prepare sandwich base by placing cheese slice on bottom bun to create a moisture barrier.
- Layer shredded beef generously over cheese, ensuring even distribution of meat.
- Sprinkle remaining crispy bacon pieces, diced jalapenos, and crispy fried onions over meat for added texture and flavor.
- Crown sandwich with top bun and serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and cheese slightly melts.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeno quantities for mild or spicy preferences.
- Trim excess fat from chuck roast before slow cooking to reduce greasiness and enhance meat texture.
- Use low-sodium BBQ sauce to control salt content and prevent overly salty results.
- Swap bread for lettuce wraps to create a low-carb, gluten-free version of the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg