My crock pot is one of the most used small appliances in my kitchen.
On busy days, using the crock pot saves me so much time and money. Really, my crock pot saves me time and money all the time, but on really busy days, I appreciate it even more.
These crock pot beef sandwiches are something I put together recently. I had defrosted a roast and had planned something different, but I was going to have to be gone all day and knew I needed something really simple for dinner that day.
I put the ingredients together the night before and let it marinade overnight. I placed it in the crock pot in the morning, left it cooking on low all day, and shredded it for sandwiches when I got home.
I took some bread and placed cheese on it and toasted it in the oven for a few minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese and toast the bread.
I served it with salad and a bag of frozen french fries, and dinner was on the table in no time.
And yes, although I love homemade oven fries, I do occasionally also use store bought fries.
Simple, yet healthy dinners are my favorite meals to serve and these crock pot beef sandwiches are just that.
Crock Pot Beef Sandwiches
Crock pot beef sandwiches are a simple dinner that can be made ahead.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup soy sauce ( I use a gluten-free soy sauce)
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 – 4 pound (or so) roast, chuck roast or rump roast work well
- bread or rolls for serving
Instructions
- Combine the first six ingredients and place them in a zip top type bag. Place meat in the bag, seal and turn to coat meat a few times.
- Refrigerate 6-8 hours or overnight.
- In the morning place, meat and marinating liquid in the crockpot and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender.
- Shred, don’t forget to use my tip for shredding meat the easy way, or slice meat and serve on bread.
- We like to place cheese on the bread and toast it in the oven for a few minutes to warm the bread and melt the cheese.
Love anything in the crockpot- this looks awesome!
I noticed that you have posted several sandwich recipes. What do you use for those at your house that have to eat gluten free?
I have been using Udi’s gluten free hamburger or hot dog buns for sandwiches like this. Or I use a homemade gluten free roll, but I don’t usually have those on hand. I try to keep a package or two of Udi’s in the freezer for times when I need them. We like sandwiches like this because those that eat regular bread can and those that need gluten free can use a gluten free bun or roll.
One question. Do you put the marinade and the roast into the crockpot to cook or just the roast by itself.
Thanks for an awesome easy dinner recipe.
Okay forget my last question. I have read this recipe 600x and you would have thought I would have seen it plain and simple. Just a duh moment, sorry about that. Thanks for the recipe I am trying it tonight.
No problem at all. I hope you enjoy it!
A couple of questions: If my roast has a bone in it, do I need to take it out before cooking? And do you trim any of the fat off the roast before marinating or do you just put the whole thing in the crock pot and then shred the beef around the fat?
If there is a lot of fat I would trim some off. And if it has a bone I would just leave it in and cook it. It might be a little harder to shred the meat with a bone, but most of the time the meat will fall off the bone after cooking that long.
My crockpot is newer and cooks hot EVEN ON LOW. Is there a secret to not over cooking this when I’m gone all day?
I agree some of the newer crock pots cook so hot. Does yours have the feature where it switches to warm after the time is up? I like the ones that do that because it helps some with the over cooking.
I have loved this recipe since 2016!
I like to make and shred the beef, let it cool overnight, and then bake it into stuffed beef bread. It was one of my go-to make-ahead meals for when my babies were born (yummy protein & carbs you can eat with one hand while holding your newborn with the other? Win!) It’s fabulous & still a favorite!
I’ve also since fallen in love with the instant pot, and I see you have as well, Lynn.
Would you please do an instant pot version of this recipe, please?
That is a great idea! I have not tried this one in the Instant Pot, but I will soon and will let you know.