Lunche for 12
Pulled Beef Sandwiches
$4.81for 4515 minServes 12
Tender beef chuck cooks low and slow in a tangy ketchup barbecue sauce, then gets shredded and piled into sandwich buns.
Photo: tasteofhome.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Beef chuck roast, 1 lb$6.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $6.99Typical price |
 | BBQ sauce, 2.25 oz$0.12/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.27Typical price |
 | Buns and rolls, 12$0.45 each typical | 12 | $5.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.44 | ||
Swaps
- Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarAsian sauces and pastesRelish, dressings, steak sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 515 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetLunchesSlow cookerBack to school
$1.20 per serving$4.81 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast
- 3/4 cups ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 12 sandwich buns
- optional: sliced onions
Steps
- Whisk the ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place the beef chuck in a 6-quart slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
- Cook on low for 8 hours, until the beef reaches at least 145 F and pulls apart easily.
- Shred the beef with two forks and stir it into the sauce.
- Cook the shredded beef for 15 minutes on low, then fill the buns.
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