Pulled Beef Sandwich

Directions

  1. 1Cut the beef chuck roast into 2 inch cubes and cover lightly with mustard and BBQ seasoning.
  2. 2Place on a 250F smoker until 165F internal.
  3. 3Place the beef in a Dutch oven, add the BBQ sauce, chipotle adobo, and apple cider. Cover and bake in the oven at 300F for 2 hours.
  4. 4Remove from oven, allow to cool, drain excess fat, and shred the beef into the sauce.
  5. 5Assemble the sandwich by spreading chipotle mayo on a toasted croissant, then adding the shredded beef, crispy onions, pickled jalapeños, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • yellow mustard
  • 1/8 cup bbq seasoning
  • 1/2 cup hickory maple bbq sauce
  • 1/4 cup chipotle adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • croissant
  • crispy onion
  • pickled jalapeño
  • cotija cheese
  • cilantro
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • chipotle sauce (optional)

Equipment

Dutch oven

Tips

  • Optionally oven bake the beef if no smoker is available.