Beer, cider vinegar, ketchup, and tomato paste form a rich sauce for tender shredded beef in this easy crockpot sandwich recipe.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 hours
Ingredients:
- 4 lbs. beef round steak
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 12-oz. can beer or nonalcoholic beer
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 20 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns
Preparation:
Trim excess fat off round steak and cut into 1" pieces. Combine with remaining ingredients except rolls in 4-6 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours, until beef is very tender.
Remove cooked beef from mixture in crockpot. Coarsely shred using 2 forks and place in large saucepan. Add 2-3 cups sauce from crockpot to meat and stir to blend well. Keep warm over low heat while serving into sandwich buns. You can freeze the remaining sauce and use for other barbecue recipes, or serve it on the side for those who like their sandwiches saucy. 20 sandwiches
