Description
These Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Sandwiches feature melt-in-your-mouth beef simmered in a savory, herb-infused broth. Served on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone and a rich au jus for dipping, it is the ultimate American comfort meal.
Ingredients
The Beef & Rub
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Spice Blend: 1/2 tbsp salt, 2 tsp oregano, 1.5 tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp onion powder
The Slow Cooker Base
- 2 small yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup light or stout beer
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For Serving
- Hoagie rolls, toasted
- Provolone cheese, sliced
- Reserved cooking juices (au jus)
Instructions
Season & Sear: Pat beef dry and apply spice rub. Sear in a skillet with oil for 4 mins per side until a crust forms. Transfer to slow cooker.
Aromatics: Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet for 3 mins, then add to slow cooker.
Slow Cook: Add broth, beer, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and thyme. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (or HIGH for 3–4 hours) until fork-tender.
Shred & Strain: Shred the beef with two forks. Strain the cooking liquid through a sieve to use as au jus.
Assemble: Fill toasted rolls with beef and provolone. Broil for 1–2 mins until cheese melts. Serve with au jus.
Notes
The Beer Choice: Stout adds earthiness, while lager keeps it bright. Substitute with extra broth for an alcohol-free version.
Maillard Reaction: Searing creates complex flavors that slow cooking alone cannot achieve.
Roll Integrity: Use sturdy hoagie rolls to ensure they hold up during dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: slow cooker pulled beef, shredded beef hoagies, crockpot french dip, beef chuck roast sandwiches, easy slow cooker meals, au jus dipping sauce