Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe
These Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches offer a hearty, flavorful meal featuring tender shredded chuck roast slow-cooked in a savory blend of Arby’s sauce, Worcestershire, and seasonings. Served on onion rolls and topped with creamy cheddar cheese sauce, these sandwiches are perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker LOW) or 4 hours (slow cooker HIGH)
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 4 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2–3 pound chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups Arby’s sauce (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sauce (such as Ricos brand)
- 6 onion rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chuck roast at the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker to create a solid base for slow cooking.
- Add Seasonings: Evenly sprinkle 2 teaspoons dried minced onion and 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning over the roast to build rich flavors.
- Add Worcestershire Sauce: Pour 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce over the meat to enhance the savory profile.
- Pour Arby’s Sauce: Evenly distribute 1 ½ cups of Arby’s sauce on top of the seasoned roast to infuse a tangy, slightly sweet flavor.
- Cook the Meat: Cover the slow cooker and cook the roast on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Beef: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef thoroughly, mixing it into the remaining sauce to soak up all the flavors. Set the slow cooker to WARM to maintain temperature.
- Heat Cheese Sauce: Warm 1 cup of cheddar cheese sauce in the microwave briefly until heated through, ready for topping.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Pile the shredded beef generously onto the onion rolls, then spoon cheddar cheese sauce on top. Add additional Arby’s sauce if desired for extra moisture and flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier sandwich, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef while cooking.
- These sandwiches reheat well and make great leftovers.
- Onion rolls provide an ideal savory base, but you can substitute with hoagie or brioche rolls if preferred.
- If you can’t find Arby’s sauce, a combination of barbecue sauce and horsey sauce (horseradish mayo) can mimic the flavor.
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