Description
Shredded Beef Sliders are juicy, tender, and packed with rich, savory flavors perfect for game day snacking. Slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection and served on soft slider buns, these sliders are easy to prepare, highly customizable, and great for sharing at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
- 12 Soft Slider Buns
- 1 Large Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 cup Barbecue Sauce (sweet, tangy, or smoky)
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Paprika
Optional Toppings
- Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese slices
- Pickles
- Coleslaw
- Sliced Jalapeños (for spicy kick)
- Caramelized Onions
- Pineapple Salsa
- Fresh Parsley or herbs for garnish
Variations
- Slow-cooked Jackfruit or Mushrooms (for vegetarian option)
- Chipotle Barbecue Sauce (for smoky heat)
- Teriyaki or Chimichurri Sauce (for international flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and any other desired spices to maximize flavor. Heat a bit of oil in a skillet and sear the beef on all sides until it develops a beautiful crust, locking in juices and caramelizing the surface.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Transfer the seared beef into a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Add the chopped onions, minced garlic, and beef broth. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender, breaking down connective tissue for perfect shredding texture.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the cooked beef from the cooker and use two forks to shred it finely. Return the shredded beef to the juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Add Sauce and Heat Through: Stir in your barbecue sauce of choice, adjusting the quantity to your liking. Heat the mixture on low for another 15 to 20 minutes to meld all the flavors together.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice your slider buns and pile on a generous amount of shredded beef. Add desired toppings like pickles, coleslaw, or cheese. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose beef chuck roast for its marbling and tenderness after slow cooking.
- Searing the beef before slow cooking develops deeper flavor through caramelization.
- Let the beef rest briefly before shredding to achieve clean strands and avoid mushiness.
- Add barbecue sauce gradually to keep the filling moist without making it too wet.
- Use fresh, soft slider buns to prevent sogginess and improve overall texture.
- Leftover shredded beef can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Reheat gently with a splash of beef broth to prevent drying out.
- Customize toppings to suit your taste or dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Shredded Beef Sliders, Game Day Snack, Slow Cooker Beef, Easy Appetizer, BBQ Sliders
