Slow Cooker Beef Sliders Video

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24 servings

When it comes to the big game, nobody wants to miss a second of the action stuck in the kitchen cooking. So break out your slow cooker and let it do all the work to whip up some of my yummy beef sliders!

Don’t let their tiny stature fool you—these little guys are packed with juicy, beefy flavor and will totally have your sports fans singing your praises. Check out this video and watch me walk you through how to sear your chuck roast, create a flavor base and whip up a flavorful sauce for dipping. This recipe is a total touchdown!

Slow Cooker Beef Sliders Recipe

what you'll need
  • roast
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided in half
  • 4 1/2 - 5 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, crushed, optional
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 20 oz can Rotel tomatoes, puréed (or puréed tomatoes and 1 small can green chilis)
  • 1 Tbsp beef bouillon
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth, low-sodium
  • sauce
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • assembly
  • 24 slider buns
  • dill pickles
  • 8 oz coleslaw
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Beef Sliders Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 563mg 23%
Potassium 106mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 4%
Iron 19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until it begins to shimmer, add the chuck roast and brown 3–4 minutes per side. When the roast is browned on both sides, transfer it to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the additional 2 Tbsp of olive oil to the skillet if needed and add the onions. Cook 3–4 minutes, scraping up any brown bits that are stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Add garlic, cook 1 additional minute then add tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, red chili flakes and cumin. Stir into a paste, cook approximately 30 seconds to toast the spices, then add the puréed tomatoes, beef bouillon and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan, remove from heat then pour over the roast.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat 8–9 hours or 5–6 hours on high heat until it falls apart when pierced with a fork.
  4. Remove the meat from sauce, shred it into ¼–½" pieces then place it into a large bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Remove the fat from the top of the sauce with a skimmer, paper towel or fat separator.
  5. Pour sauce into a skillet, add remaining spices and bring to a bubble. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, add cornstarch to ¼ cup water. Whisk until combined then pour into sauce mixture. The heat will help the starch thicken and become glossy. Stir constantly and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add meat to skillet and coat with sauce mixture. Return to slow cooker and adjust the temperature to low to keep warm. Now sit back and relax while your guests serve themselves on slider buns garnished with coleslaw and pickles.
One Last Thing

Replace the buns with tortillas and BOOM—beef tacos!

Slow cooker beef sliders recipe video