Slow Cooker Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

By pattie_d

Total Time: 10 Hr 30 Min
Makes: 16 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 boneless beef rump roast (4 lb)
• 2 2 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 1 1 1 cup root beer
• Dash Dash salt and pepper, if desired
• 16 16 16 sandwich buns, split

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 30mins
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef. In 4-cup measuring cup or bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the barbecue sauce and the root beer; pour over beef.

2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.

3. About 20 minutes before serving, remove beef from slow cooker; place on large plate. Pour juices from slow cooker into 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until juices are thickened and reduced to about 3 cups. Meanwhile, shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker.

4. Stir remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce into reduced juices in skillet; pour over shredded beef in slow cooker. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture into each bun.