Crock Pot Shredded Beef Sliders

This Crock Pot Shredded Beef Sliders recipe is a sweet and smoky dish, which uses beef chuck roast and brown sugar. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Crock Pot Shredded Beef Sliders Ingredients

• 1 pound beef chuck roast, patted dry and sprinkled with salt to taste
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 slider buns
• Pickled red onion (homemade or store bought), for serving
• Pickled jalapenos (homemade or store bought), for serving

Coleslaw Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cabbage (about 8 ounces)
• 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
• 2 tablespoons diced onion
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

How To Make Crock Pot Shredded Beef Sliders

1. Add the beef to the slow cooker: Place the beef chuck roast in a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, honey, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
3. Pour sauce over beef: Cover the beef with the sauce, spreading it evenly.
4. Cook the beef: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds.
5. Make the coleslaw: In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrot, and onion. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, and sugar. Combine with the cabbage and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. Shred the beef: Use two forks to shred the cooked beef in the slow cooker. Stir to coat with the sauce, then let cool for 15–30 minutes to absorb more flavor.
7. Assemble the sliders: Serve shredded beef on slider buns topped with coleslaw, pickled red onion, and jalapenos.

Recipe Tips

• Can I make this with a larger roast? Yes, just adjust the cooking time and increase the sauce ingredients accordingly.
• How to make it spicier: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef sauce.
• Can I skip the coleslaw? Yes, but it adds great crunch and creaminess. You can also use store-bought slaw mix.
• How to keep the sliders from getting soggy: Toast the buns before assembling.
• What buns work best? Soft slider buns or Hawaiian rolls are ideal for flavor and texture.

What To Serve With Shredded Beef Sliders

These sliders go great with casual sides. Try:

• Potato wedges
• Baked beans
• Corn on the cob
• Macaroni salad
• Pickle spears

How To Store Shredded Beef Sliders

Refrigerate: Store the beef and coleslaw separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Freeze: Freeze shredded beef (without slaw or buns) for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Shredded Beef Sliders Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~450 (per slider with bun and slaw)
• Protein: ~28g
• Carbohydrates: ~35g
• Fat: ~20g
• Sodium: ~700mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make shredded beef sliders ahead of time?
Yes, cook the beef a day in advance and reheat before serving.

How to reheat shredded beef without drying it out?
Warm it gently in a covered pan with a splash of broth or sauce.

Can I use pre-made BBQ sauce instead of making my own?
Yes, but you’ll miss out on the custom flavor blend. Choose a thick, tangy sauce.

How to serve these at a party?
Keep the beef warm in a slow cooker on the “warm” setting, and let guests assemble their own sliders.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Sesame Beef
• Crock Pot Sausage And Beef Chili
• Crock Pot Queso Dip With Ground Beef

Crock Pot Shredded Beef Sliders

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

8

hours 

Calories

450

kcal

Sweet, smoky shredded beef served on sliders with tangy coleslaw—perfect for game day or casual dinners.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef chuck roast
  

• 1/2 cup ketchup
  

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
  

• 1/4 cup honey
  

• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  

• 2 tsp chili powder
  

• 1 tsp smoked paprika
  

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  

• 1/2 tsp onion powder
  

• 1/2 tsp salt
  

• 8 slider buns
  

• Pickled red onions and jalapenos (optional)

• Coleslaw:

• 2 cups shredded cabbage

• 1 large carrot, grated
  

• 2 Tbsp diced onion
  

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  

• 2 Tbsp milk
  

• 2 tsp white vinegar
  

• 1 tsp sugar
  

Directions

• Place beef in slow cooker. Mix all sauce ingredients and pour over.
  
• Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours.
  
• Make coleslaw and refrigerate for 30 mins.
  
• Shred beef and let cool in juices.
  
• Serve on slider buns with coleslaw and pickles.