Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe

Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe
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80% would make again

"Our family loves these tasty shredded beef sandwiches with their mild barbecue flavor," writes Fran Frerichs from Gurley, Nebraska. The recipe makes a lot, so it's a nice choice for parties.

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  • 14-16 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Cook: 7 hours

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium green peppers, diced
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 14 to 16 sandwich buns, split

Directions

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the beef, green peppers and onions. In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, salt, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Stir into meat mixture. Cover and cook on high for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred beef, using two forks. With a slotted spoon, place about 1/2 cup beef mixture on each bun. Yield: 14-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 285 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 574 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Shredded Beef Sandwiches published in Quick Cooking July/August 2001, p43

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Shredded Beef Sandwiches Recipe

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Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2008 by Idell

My husband I love the taste of the shredded beef. I will be making this often. Thanks Idell

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by elsgrandy

I am going to try this with a good cut of deer meat.

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by whateverfood

BTW, stew meat is $3.29/lb here- I used a lean chuck roast for $2.49 that I cut out the fat and gristle out of- only took 15 minutes. I "paid" myself at the rate of $9.60/hr (I saved myself $2.40 for 15 minutes worth of work).

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by whateverfood

This falls somewhere between a "sloppy Joe" and a Grinder...

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