Description
These Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches feature tender, slow-cooked chuck roast infused with savory onions, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese and served on soft sandwich rolls. Perfect for a hearty and comforting meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 soft sandwich rolls or hoagie buns
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and Sear the Beef: Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and season it generously with salt and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until it develops a rich brown crust, which locks in the flavor.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet used for searing the beef, add the sliced sweet onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent and fragrant, ensuring you scrape up any browned bits from the bottom to add depth of flavor.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared beef, sautéed onions, and garlic to your slow cooker. Pour in the 2 cups of low-sodium beef broth and add the Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Optionally, you can season with additional salt, pepper, or your favorite herbs and spices.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or on high heat for about 4 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender and shreddable.
- Shred and Mix: Once cooked, remove the beef and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it well with the flavorful cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Top the shredded beef in the slow cooker with shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Cover the slow cooker and let the cheese melt for a few minutes. Serve the cheesy beef on toasted sandwich rolls or hoagie buns for a delicious, satisfying sandwich.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of smoked paprika or chili powder to the beef before searing.
- Toasting the sandwich rolls enhances texture and helps prevent sogginess from the saucy beef.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Make sure not to skip searing the beef as it builds a rich flavor base for the dish.
- You can substitute provolone or mozzarella cheese if preferred, but sharp cheddar offers a nice tangy contrast.
