Slow cooker shredded beef and beer sliders are the perfect game day food. They are super easy to make and great for feeding a crowd but my family asks for this shredded beef recipe as a week night dinner too!
This recipe is an oldie but goodie! I have been trying to update all my recipes and posts and saw that this one was created almost 8 years ago. I have actually been making these sliders much longer than that but had finally put a written recipe together.
With football season here, I figured this was a recipe that every beef lover would want to have. Actually, this slider recipe is good for any game or party, not just for football watching.
These shredded beef sliders melt in your mouth because the beef is cooked down until it practically shreds itself. It makes a wonderful sandwich! The recipe sits in the slow cooker and there is very little work involved. It's a great recipe to prep in the morning so that you have a delicious dinner ready in the evening.
Ingredients Needed for Slow Cooker Shredded Beef and Beer Sliders?
- a beef roast - In my opinion chuck roast makes the most flavorful sandwiches but it is also a more fatty cut of meat. If you would like a leaner cut, bottom round can be used. Brisket is another great flavorful choice but it is not as lean as a bottom round roast.
- beer - This shredded beef recipe started when I had a chuck roast in the slow cooker and realized I was out of broth and wine which I usually add as a liquid. I had some beer in the fridge and thought that would be a good combination. It gives great flavor to this shredded beef recipe. Use your favorite beer that you would drink while eating beef. I have used various kinds and really can't say I have a favorite. If it's good to drink, it's great to cook with!
- seasonings- salt, pepper and garlic powder
- BBQ sauce - Use your favorite. I like spicier sauces to give my recipes a kick. You could also make a homemade BBQ sauce and keep it in the fridge to use when needed.
- Slider Rolls - I love Hawaiian or potato rolls for this recipe. The smaller ones are nice because you can eat several and I prefer them for a party. But feel free to get larger rolls and make regular sized sandwiches too.
- Optional Ingredients : sliced cheese, pickles , hot peppers, horseradish sauce or anything you like on a shredded beef sandwich
Equipment
I prefer a basic Crock- Pot Manual Slow Cooker to cook all my slow cooker recipes in. They are economical and I've had several that last years and years. If you want something a little more sophisticated and programmable, this Crock- Pot Cook and Carry Slow Cooker is a great option also. I am not into a lot of bells and whistles but if you are, there are so many great choices available.
In my recipe years ago, I used this Crock- Pot slow cooker. Guess what? That same pot is still going strong. I think it still has plenty of years of life in it to make more Slow Cooker Shredded Beef and Beer Sliders.
What should you serve these shredded beef sliders with?
These sandwiches can be served with a variety of side dishes. Of course you could keep it simple and serve with store bought pickles and potato chips. But if you'd like to make a side or salad, here are some I suggest:
- SWEET AND CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SLAW
- FRESH CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
- MINI PARMESAN TRUFFLE HASSELBACK POTATOES
- LEMON CARROT SALAD via The Bitter Side of Sweet
- STRAWBERRY AVOCADO SALAD with FRESH MOZZARELLA and WALNUTS
- SWEET AND SPICY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
More Game Day Recipes
You can bet this recipe is on my game watching menu and here are some others to go along with these sliders.
- BUFFALO CHICKEN FLKATBREAD with BACON
- THREE CHEESE PEPPERONI BREAD
- CRISPY AIR FRYER CHICKEN WINGS
- TOMATO PESTO CAPRESE SKEWER BITES
In fact, they are all perfect recipes during the holidays and great party food for New Year's Eve. Of course they are even better served with a nice cold beer! Enjoy!
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RECIPE
Slow Cooker Beef and Beer Sliders
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef roast chuck, bottom round or brisket works
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 ounces beer
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 12 to 16 mini slider rolls or potato rolls
- optional: serve with extra BBQ sauce cheese, pickles, hot peppers or crispy onions
Instructions
- Season the roast with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the beer and BBQ sauce. Pour over the roast.
- Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
- Using two forks, shred the beef.
- Serve on slider rolls with any optional items you'd like. Season with extra salt and pepper if necessary.
Nutrition
First Published December 2012; Updated October 2020
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Peter
Love it..I have a slow cooker but rarely use it. These sliders are good for any occasion!
natalie @ will jog for food
Looks delicious!
Liz
Uh, oh. My hubby is going to want a Green Bay slow cooker now! Your sliders look fantastic...perfect to eat during football a football game 🙂
leslie
Love love my Crock-Pot..couldnt live without it!
Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet
Oh Lisa, this sounds delicious!!!
Danielle
You got married when you were 12 right?! Arranged marriage...so you're like 30 😉 great recipe!
vanillasugarblog
Yep the crockpot is in full use this time of year.
Lots of soup for me.
Once in a while I do beef with a nice kicked up spicy BBQ sauce.
Lea Ann
Love this. Can't decide which plate I like best...the one with the pickle or the one with the chips. Enjoy that new toy.
Aggie
My crock pot is from my wedding too - 10 years ago 🙂 I love this recipe! I am really trying to work the slow cooker more, I think the family will love these sandwiches!
ciaochowlinda
I really need to start using my crock-pot more often, especially if I could turn out a delicious dish like this.
Ramona
I really do need to use my slow cooker a whole lot more. Have a bunch of roasts I need to cook.
Yummy stuff there.
Have a great weekend.
Roz
Hi Lisa,
I found your blog through Marie's Proud Italian Cook blog and just love your site! I need a great recipe for sliders that we love and this is "IT"! So glad to have found you, now following you, and I hope that you are well in Jersey after the horrible storm of Sandy.
Roz
Kate
I still have my parents' slowcooker I stole when I moved out. But it's not a crockpot- it's their rival. (Get it?)
Joanne
I'm bummed about missing the NYC cookie swap also! Next time you're in the city, let me know!
These sliders are so cute! The perfect party food.
Mary@OnePerfectBite
What a great meal for a busy family, Lisa. These sliders look delicious. Have a great weekend. Blessings...Mary
Erica
VERY popular meal around here! Im always looking for new recipes to try- bookmarked!
Genevie
I made this for our Super Bowl party. Huge hit! After I shredded the beef I put it back in the slow cooker and poured in the remainder of the BBQ sauce bottle.. Just kept it on warm for the rest of the evening. Everyone loved the sliders. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
jerseygirl
Glad everyone liked it!
Laura
Now you've motivated me to dust off my slow cooker and plug it in 🙂
Anne Lawton
I love this! Pinning to make real soon.
colleen kennedy
Oh yum! What a great make-ahead recipe for a weeknight dinner or for a crowd! TY
Terri
Always looking for new slow cooker recipes- it's my fave small appliance. This sounds incredible!
Carlos at Spoonabilities
My mouth is watering looking at the tasty pictures. I'm pinning this recipe!
Eileen Kelly
I love these beef and beer sliders. The meat is tender and juicy. An easy and tasty dinner recipe.