These apple bourbon barbecue sliders are everything you want in a comfort food recipe as you transition into fall. Each bite packs a smoky, sweet, tangy punch and is dripping with melty cheese. This set-it-and-forget-it meal starts with a chuck roast slow-cooked to tender perfection in a bold barbecue sauce. After six hours of slow simmering, the meat practically falls apart. The sliders are brushed with garlic-herb butter, broiled to golden perfection, and truly irresistible. They're perfect for game day, parties or when you need a good comfort meal, but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen. —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups barbecue sauce (Apple Bourbon preferred)
- 1 package ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons juice from banana peppers
- 1 package slider rolls (12 count)
- 8 ounces shredded provolone cheese
- 6 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
- Season chuck roast with salt and pepper. Place in a 7- or 8-qt. slow cooker. Add barbeque sauce, bacon, onion, garlic, brown sugar, Worcestershire and juice from banana peppers. Cook, covered, on high until meat is tender and shreds easily, 6-7 hours.
- Preheat broiler. Slice slider rolls in half and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Put sliced provolone over roll bottoms. Top with shredded beef and sprinkle with shredded provolone. Replace roll tops.
- In a small bowl, combine butter, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Brush over rolls.
- Broil 3-4 in. from heat until cheese has melted and rolls are browned, 4-5 minutes.
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