Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches — tender, flavorful beef, melty cheddar, and a cozy winter meal ready in just 4 hours. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the beef tender and the cheese from getting too greasy. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Refreshing Blueberry Coconut Water Drink Recipe and Brown Butter Coffee Toffee Cookies with Sea Salt Topping.

What You'll Need for Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 hoagie rolls
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• paprika
• dried thyme
• dried oregano
• bay leaves
• Optional: lettuce
• Optional: tomato
• Optional: red onion
• Optional: pickles
• Optional: mustard
• Optional: mayonnaise

How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

1. Step 1: Place beef chuck roast in the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves.
2. Step 2: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour over the beef.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
5. Step 5: Remove beef from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return beef to the slow cooker and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
6. Step 6: Warm hoagie rolls in the oven or on the stovetop. Spoon beef and cheese mixture onto rolls and serve with your favorite toppings.

Storing & Reheating Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the beef and cheese mixture up to 2 days ahead. Reheat in the slow cooker on low for 1 hour before serving.

Freezing Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

Freeze cooked beef and cheese mixture for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until heated through. Add a little beef broth to prevent drying out.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: Substitute the beef with chicken breasts or pork shoulder for a different twist.
• Make-ahead: You can also prepare the beef and cheese mixture up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Reheat in the slow cooker on low for 1 hour before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the beef is still tough after 8 hours on low, try cooking it on high for an additional hour or two.

Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

4 hrs

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Total

4 hrs 15 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 hoagie rolls

Seasonings

• garlic powder
• onion powder
• paprika
• dried thyme
• dried oregano
• bay leaves

Optional Toppings

• lettuce
• tomato
• red onion
• pickles
• mustard
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place beef chuck roast in the slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, and bay leaves.
2. Step 2: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour over the beef.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
5. Step 5: Remove beef from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return beef to the slow cooker and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
6. Step 6: Warm hoagie rolls in the oven or on the stovetop. Spoon beef and cheese mixture onto rolls and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: Substitute the beef with chicken breasts or pork shoulder for a different twist.
• Make-ahead: You can also prepare the beef and cheese mixture up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate. Reheat in the slow cooker on low for 1 hour before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the beef is still tough after 8 hours on low, try cooking it on high for an additional hour or two.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked beef and cheese mixture for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until heated through. Add a little beef broth to prevent drying out.
• Make ahead: Prepare the beef and cheese mixture up to 2 days ahead. Reheat in the slow cooker on low for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 36g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 1500mg
• Cholesterol: 160mg
• Sat. Fat: 20g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!