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  3. Slow-Cooker Drip Beef Sandwiches

Slow-Cooker Drip Beef Sandwiches

This meat is melt-in-your-mouth-tender thanks to the slow cooker.

By Ree DrummondUpdated: Dec 2, 2024
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the pioneer woman's drip beef sandwiches recipe
Ryan Dausch
Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs 30 mins
the pioneer woman's drip beef sandwiches recipe

I made this glorious slow-cooker drip beef sandwich for my son-in-law, Mauricio, recently and he deemed it the "best sandwich in the entire world." It's chuck roast cooked down for hours and hours with things like beef broth, pepperoncini, and rosemary, just like a slow cooker pot roast. Then the beef is shredded and piled on toasted buns with caramelized onions and provolone. As if it could get any better, the extra cooking liquid is ladled into a bowl and served with the sandwich for dipping. What's left is a meaty, cheesy masterpiece dripping (hence the name) in savory, beefy goodness. Mauricio, you may be on to something.

Can you make the slow cooker beef ahead of time?

Yes! You can make the beef up to three days ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, transfer the beef and juices to a baking dish, cover with foil, and warm in a 350-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. At this point, you can go ahead and serve it from the baking dish or place it in your slow cooker set to warm to keep it hot for longer.

Can you freeze the slow cooker beef?

Yes, you sure can. Once the beef has completely cooled, transfer it and all of the juices to an airtight container, and freeze for up to three months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

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Ingredients

  • 1

    (2 1/2-lb.) piece beef chuck roast

  • 1 tsp.

    minced fresh rosemary

  • 3/4 tsp.

    kosher salt

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 1

    (12-oz.) jar pepperoncini

  • 1 cup

    beef broth

  • 6 Tbsp.

    salted butter, softened

  • 1

    large onion, sliced

  • 6

    soft hoagie rolls, split

  • 12

    slices provolone cheese

  • Potato chips, for serving

Directions

    1. Step 1Toss the beef roast in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker with the rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt and a generous grinding of pepper. Add the pepperoncini with their brine, along with the beef broth. Cover and cook on low until the meat is very tender and easy to pull apart, 7 to 8 hours.
    2. Step 2When the slow cooker has about 15 minutes left, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
    3. Step 3Remove the roast to a bowl and shred using 2 forks, then return it to the slow cooker. Keep warm.
    4. Step 4Preheat the broiler. Put the rolls on a baking sheet and spread with the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Broil until toasted, about 2 minutes.
    5. Step 5Heap a generous portion of meat on each roll, then spoon some of the cooking liquid over the meat. Top with a few pepperoncini from the slow cooker and plenty of caramelized onions. Put 2 slices of cheese on each sandwich and return to the broiler just to melt the cheese, about 1 more minute. Serve with potato chips and the extra cooking liquid on the side for dipping.
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