Description
Succulent pulled beef sliders showcase tender meat nestled in mini rolls with zesty barbecue sauce. Hearty flavors meld perfectly, promising a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.53 lbs (1.15 kg) beef chuck roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 6 slices of cheese (optional, such as cheddar or pepper jack)
- Pickles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Meticulously blend salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder to create a dynamic spice rub, thoroughly coating the chuck roast for maximum flavor infusion.
- Searing Surface: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high temperature, expertly browning the meat on all sides to develop a rich, caramelized exterior that locks in robust flavors.
- Slow Cooking Fusion: Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker, surrounding it with sliced onions and minced garlic, then pour beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar to create a deeply aromatic braising liquid.
- Meat Transformation: Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the beef becomes incredibly tender and easily shredded, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Shredding and Sauce Integration: Remove the roast and meticulously pull apart the meat using two forks, then return the shredded beef to its cooking liquid, ensuring each strand is thoroughly coated and moistened.
- Slider Assembly: Split slider buns horizontally, arranging bottom halves on a baking sheet and layering with the succulent pulled beef, optionally adding a slice of cheese for extra richness.
- Final Baking: Top with bun halves, brush with melted butter, and bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes until the buns turn golden brown and the cheese melts into creamy perfection.
- Serving Presentation: Plate the hot sliders immediately, accompanied by crisp pickles and additional barbecue sauce, inviting diners to customize their culinary experience.
Notes
- Enhance Meat Tenderness: Choose chuck roast with good marbling to guarantee juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pulled beef that shreds effortlessly.
- Perfect Spice Coating: Massage spice blend thoroughly into meat’s surface before searing, ensuring maximum flavor absorption and caramelized exterior.
- Control Moisture Balance: Watch liquid levels during slow cooking to prevent dryness, adding extra beef broth if meat appears too dry during cooking process.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular buns with gluten-free alternatives or lettuce wraps for low-carb versions, maintaining the recipe’s delicious core flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg