Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches

These zippy barbecue sandwiches make for fun late-summer dinners and are perfect for potluck gatherings, too. The coleslaw topping adds the perfect tangy crunch.

Bistro Beef Barbecue Sandwiches

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 8 hours
YIELD: 16 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup picante sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 beef sirloin tip roast (4 pounds)
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 16 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
  • 2 cups deli coleslaw

Instructions

  • 1. Mix first nine ingredients. Cut roast in half; cut slits in roast and insert garlic. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 8-10 hours.
  • 2. Remove beef. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve on rolls with coleslaw.
    Freeze option:
    Freeze cooled meat mixture and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 411 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 832mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.