Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches Recipe

Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches Recipe

  • 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 12 ounces chile sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  1. Place roast in a large covered pan. Roast at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 2 hours, or until the meat falls apart and shreds easily.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, and saute until onions become translucent.
  3. Stir in vinegar and chili sauce. Fill empty chili sauce bottle with water, shake, and pour liquid into skillet. Mix in brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cook sauce over low heat, stirring often, until thickened.
  4. With two forks, shred roasted beef. Stir meat into the sauce in the skillet, and simmer for 30 minutes.