Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches
Description
Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches use a beef rump roast seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then cooked in a slow cooker with a mixture of beef gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. This cooking method slowly breaks down the roast’s connective tissue, yielding tender and juicy beef that can be shredded effortlessly. The gravy base ensures the meat stays moist and flavorful throughout cooking.
The finished beef is served hot over thick sourdough bread slices, and is topped with the rich gravy from the slow cooker. The contrast between the hearty bread and tender beef creates a satisfying texture combination.
This recipe is well suited for a comforting meal where the slow cooker does most of the work. It pairs well with simple sides like coleslaw or roasted vegetables, or can be enjoyed as a filling sandwich on its own.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to five days, allowing for easy meals later in the week. Chuck roast may be used as an alternative cut with similar results.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef Rump Roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 pkgs beef gravy mix 1 oz each
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 beef broth
- 6 sourdough bread thick slices
Instructions
- Place the roast in a 6 quart crock pot. Season it with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beef gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce and beef broth.
- Then pour this mixture on top of the roast in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is easily shreddable.
- Shred the beef. And stir the gravy in the crock pot.
- Serve the beef over the bread topped with the gravy from the crock pot and enjoy!
Notes
- Chuck roast can be used instead of rump roast for this recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 824mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.