Description
Pioneer Woman’s Drip Beef Sandwiches are made by slow-cooking a beef roast until it’s tender and juicy, then shredding the meat and serving it on crusty rolls. The beef is cooked in a broth made from beef stock, onions, garlic, and a blend of seasonings that create a rich, savory flavor. The sandwiches are typically served with the cooking juices, or “au jus,” for dipping, making each bite incredibly flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds of chuck roast or beef shoulder
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of beef broth
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 8–10 crusty rolls or hoagie buns
- Optional: sliced provolone or mozzarella cheese, sautéed bell peppers, or onions
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear it in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until it’s browned all over. This step helps lock in the flavors.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the seared roast in the slow cooker. Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and black pepper.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook the beef on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Once the beef is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the meat. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the juices.
- Prepare the Rolls: Slice the crusty rolls or hoagie buns in half. If you like, you can toast them in the oven or on a skillet for extra crispiness.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Pile the shredded beef onto the bottom half of each roll. If desired, top with sliced provolone or mozzarella cheese and any additional toppings like sautéed bell peppers or onions. Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich.
- Serve with Au Jus: Ladle the cooking juices (au jus) from the slow cooker into small bowls or ramekins. Serve the sandwiches hot, with the au jus on the side for dipping.