Pulled Beef Sliders

These slow cooker pulled beef sliders are packed with flavor, thanks to a simple rub, caramelized onions, and a creamy garlic mayo. Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time5 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Football, pulled beef sliders, Slow Cooker

Servings: servings

Calories: 787kcal

Author: Katie

Equipment

Slow cooker

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck pot roast (3 pound)
1 ¼ teaspoon salt divided
1 ⅛ teaspoon pepper divided
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 packet Au Jus Gravy seasoning mix 1 oz
1 ½ cups water
1 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
2 large yellow onions peeled and thinly sliced
¼ cup butter
12 slider buns

Instructions

Make Rub. In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Add Rub. Rub the mixture onto all sides of the beef roast and place it in a 6-8 quart crockpot.
Make Gravy Mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and Au Jus Gravy mix.
Cook Roast. Pour over the roast and cook the roast on high heat for 5 hours.
Make Mayonnaise Mixture. While the roast cooks, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time.
Caramelize Onions. About an hour before the roast is done cooking, melt the butter over medium-low heat in a heavy pan or Dutch oven and add the onions. Cook the onions for 45 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring periodically to prevent burning. The onions will slowly brown, caramelize, and reduce in size. Turn off the heat and place in a serving bowl. Refrigerate if needed before the roast is done cooking.
Shred Meat. Carefully remove the roast from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. It should be very tender and may break into chunks when removing it from the slow cooker. Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-size pieces. Remove and discard any fatty pieces.
Return Meat to Crockpot. Return the shredded beef to the crockpot and serve immediately or keep warm until time to serve.
Serve. To serve, using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the desired amount of meat and place it on a slider bun. Top with a tablespoon or two of caramelized onions and spread the garlic mayonnaise on the underside of the top bun. Place the top bun over the beef and onions and serve immediately before the juices from the beef cause the slider bun to get too soggy.

Notes

You can easily serve these plain without the onions and garlic mayo, but I like the flavor of the caramelized onions and dressing with the beef, as they complement the meat so well.

I used the McCormick brand of Au Jus Gravy Seasoning Mix.

The size of the roast is flexible here and you can use the size that would best meet your needs, anywhere between a 2-5 pound roast.

The roast could also be cooked on low for 8-10 hours.

This beef does not have to be cooked in a slow cooker, but could also be cooked in an oven for a few hours. For each pound of meat, you need about an hour of cooking at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

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