Slow Cooker Cowboy Sandwiches (2024)

Slow Cooker Cowboy Sandwiches are the ultimate BBQ beef sandwiches. Colby jack cheese, BBQ pulled chuck roast, bacon, diced jalapenos, and crispy fried onions come together to create a BBQ sandwich that will have everyone drooling.

BBQ sandwiches are a staple of summer around here, and one of our favorite ways to make them is in the slow cooker. We can cook our beef until it’s falling apart any time we don’t want to fire up the grill or on rainy days. It’s perfect!

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It features tender, juicy BBQ beef.
• It only uses a few ingredients.
• It’s a hearty, delicious sandwich that’s so easy to make.

🛒Ingredients

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. The beauty of these sandwiches is that they pack a punch of flavor without using a ton of ingredients. Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for exact amounts.

• Chuck roast
• BBQ sauce
• Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Onion – sliced
• Worcestershire sauce
• Garlic cloves – minced
• Brown sugar
• Canned diced jalapenos
• Colby Jack cheese
• Crispy fried onions
• Buns

🔪 How to Make Slow Cooker Cowboy Sandwiches

Making these sandwiches is incredibly easy, and we all like that! The majority of the work is done by the slow cooker. After that, you just make the sandwiches and enjoy!

Step 1: Add the Ingredients to the Slow Cooker

Add the chuck roast, BBQ sauce, half of the cooked bacon, the onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and half the diced jalapenos.

Step 2: Cook

Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 6 hours until the meat falls apart with a fork.

Step 3: Shred the Beef

Drain most of the liquid from the slow cooker, reserving about a cup, and shred the beef using two forks.

Step 4: Make the Sandwiches

Add a slice of cheese to the bottom buns. Then, top with shredded beef, bacon, jalapenos, and crispy fried onions. Add the top bun and enjoy!

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

• Mild – Omit the diced jalapenos.
• BBQ Sauce – Use your favorite BBQ sauce for this recipe.
• Cheese – Use your favorite cheese for these sandwiches.
• Chips – Potato chips make a tasty variation used in place of fried onions.

If this slow cooker BBQ beef sandwich looks good to you, then check out our slow cooker rodeo sloppy joes.

🥄 Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Slow cooker
• 2 forks

🥫 Storage

Refrigerate the BBQ beef with the reserved liquid in an air-tight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.

💭 Tips

• Choose a chuck roast with plenty of marbling for the juiciest, most tender beef.
• Reserve some of the liquid for easier reheating.
• Steam your buns for extra soft and delicious buns.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

🍽 More Recipes

Do you enjoy slow cooker recipes? Then try these delicious recipes:

• Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sliders
• Slow Cooker Brisket
• Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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🧾Recipe Card

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