Slow Cooker Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Put three ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it. Your family will root for this shredded roast beef!

Prep Time

30

Minutes

Total Time

10:30

Hrs:Mins

Makes

16

sandwiches

1
boneless beef rump roast (4 lb)
2
cups barbecue sauce
1
cup root beer
Dash salt and pepper, if desired
16
sandwich buns, split
  1. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef. In 4-cup measuring cup or bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the barbecue sauce and the root beer; pour over beef.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
  3. About 20 minutes before serving, remove beef from slow cooker; place on large plate. Pour juices from slow cooker into 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until juices are thickened and reduced to about 3 cups. Meanwhile, shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker.
  4. Stir remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce into reduced juices in skillet; pour over shredded beef in slow cooker. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture into each bun.
Makes 16 sandwiches
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Pillsbury® Kitchens
Tip
Serve these hearty sandwiches with coleslaw from the deli and baked beans.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Sandwich)
  • Calories 290
    • (Calories from Fat 50),
  • Total Fat 6g
    • (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 60mg;
  • Sodium 600mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 34g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
    • Sugars 11g),
  • Protein 26g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 1 Vegetable;
    • 3 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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