Slow Cooker Tri-Tip Sandwiches
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4.9
Slow Cooker Tri-Tip Sandwiches
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning a trimmed tri-tip roast and cooking it in a slow cooker with water or broth for several hours until the meat is tender enough to shred using forks. The slow cooking ensures the tri-tip stays moist and develops a savory depth of flavor. Once shredded directly in the slow cooker, the meat is piled onto sliced French rolls spread with mayonnaise and topped with shredded cheddar cheese.
The sandwiches are then briefly baked at 400°F to toast the bread and melt the cheese, creating a warm, slightly crisp bite with gooey cheese. A finishing touch of warm barbecue sauce adds a sweet-savory layer that binds the sandwich flavors together.
These sandwiches serve well as a casual meal option, combining slow-cooked beef’s tenderness with the comfort of toasted bread and familiar condiments. They are practical for weeknight dinners or feeding a group with minimal active preparation beyond slow cooker setup.
If seasoning salt isn’t available, blend equal parts salt, pepper, and garlic powder as a substitute. For untrimmed tri-tip, trim excess fat before seasoning to avoid overly greasy sandwiches.
Ingredients
Special Equipment
- Slow cooker
Slow Cooker Tri-Tip Sandwiches
- seasoning salt *
- 1 tri-tip beef trimmed
- 1 cup water or beef broth or chicken broth
- 5 French roll sliced open
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded, 5 ounces
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce warmed in the microwave if desired
Instructions
- Sprinkle seasoning salt over the entire tri-tip. Place tri-tip and water or broth in the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low 6 to 8. The meat is done when you can easily pull it apart with a fork. Use two forks to shred the meat in the slow cooker.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread mayonnaise over the inside of the rolls and top with the shredded tri-tip and shredded cheese. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until bread is toasted and cheese bubbly.
- Add BBQ sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- If seasoning salt is unavailable, combine 2 teaspoons each of salt, pepper, and garlic powder as a homemade substitute.
- Trim excess fat from untrimmed tri-tip cuts before cooking to reduce greasiness in the finished sandwich.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 609 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 609kcal | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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