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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 180 Minutes |
Ready In: 225 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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. |
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