Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches

Name: Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 18 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup ketchup; 1 cup barbecue sauce; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed and cut in half; 18 hamburger buns, split

Since I prepare the beef for these robust sandwiches in the slow cooker, it's easy to fix a meal for a hungry bunch. The savory homemade sauce assures I come home with no leftovers. —Debbi Smith, Crossett, Arkansas

Ingredients

3 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds), trimmed and cut in half
18 hamburger buns, split

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add roast. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low and cook 6-8 hours longer or until meat is tender.
Remove roast; cool. Shred meat and return to sauce; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, fill each bun with about 1/2 cup of meat mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 304 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 741mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches in Taste of Home June/July 1997

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jones.patty

Jun 27, 2013

This recipe is totally awesome! I made this and put it on homemade hamburger buns and they were delish!
Daffodils

Feb 5, 2013

This recipe is AMAZING! So easy to prepare with wonderful results - tender, flavorful, and even delicious as left-overs.
KuipoBakes

Dec 18, 2012

I used a spicy BBQ sauce and it was the perfect seasoning for my family, everyone had seconds!
cboniface

Jun 18, 2011

Very good. I used venison rather than beef.
fourliltadpoles

May 21, 2011

I've made this recipe many times over the years and it is a family favorite. Incidentally, I got this recipe before there was a website.
BKMonti

Sep 19, 2010

I got this recipe from my mom and love it! It lasts us through a dinner and couple of lunches. My husband and toddler son eat it up!
malburg04

Jan 4, 2010

Our family really liked this recipe, but I altered it a bit. I only added about 1/4 cup of water and I used venison cutlets instead of beef roast. If I had added any more water, I think the sauce would have been too thin to stick to any meat. We will definitely make this again!
cookingfailure

Nov 16, 2009

I made this recipe for my family because we are always very busy. The slow cooker does all the work, and when we're ready to eat, all we have to do is load up a hamburger bun with the meat we want and enjoy. Cooking everything in the slow cooker makes clean up easy as well.I've reviewed my experience with this recipe on my blog here, where I frequently feature my experiences making different ToH recipes. http://lynettecornell.com/?p=349
karbauer

May 6, 2009

I just tried this recipe but cooked it stove top for a couple of hours. Came out terrific
lisa53202

Mar 20, 2009

I also made this for my family for many years!