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Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes
Ready In: 225 Minutes
Servings: 8
I got this recipe from my mom many years ago, who got it from a friend, who got it...? Have shared it with many and is always enthusiastically received. Often requested by family for birthdays and other celebrations. Shredding the beef is a bit of work, but this makes lots so there are leftovers and they keep well. Doesn't last long. I always use the ketchup option, but my mom always uses the tomato sauce option. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 (4 lb) chuck roast
3/4 cup water
3 onions, chopped roughly
garlic powder
salt
pepper
24 small french rolls (or more)
1 cup prepared barbecue sauce
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce (or 1 cup ketchup plus 4 oz water)
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
Directions:
1. Place roast in a roasting pan and season roast with garlic power, salt and pepper and cover with onions. Pour in water. Cover and roast at 300°F for 45 minute per pound. (4 pounds takes about 3 hours).
2. Note: Meat can also be cooked on the stove in a covered dutch oven over low heat.
3. Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in a pan. Whisk to blend well. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
4. When meat is done it will be fork tender and easy to shred. Remove from heat/oven and place on a cutting board. Reserve onions.
5. Stir onions into simmering barbecue sauce.
6. Shred meat with two forks. It should be falling apart and easy to shred.
7. Place meat in a large sauce pan and add BBQ sauce. Heat until warmed through.
8. To serve, slice small holes or slits in french rolls and stuff with meat as a filling. Sometimes we just split the rolls horizontally, almost in half, and also add a slice of cheese. Stuffed, these sandwiches present well on a buffet platter.
By RecipeOfHealth.com