Slow-Cooked Barbecued Beef Sandwiches

• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
• 1-1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 12 sandwich buns, split
• Sliced onions, dill pickles and pickled jalapenos, optional

1. Cut roast in half and place in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke if desired and seasonings. Pour over beef.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid.
3. Shred beef with two forks; return to the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Serve with onions, pickles and jalapenos if desired.
4. Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth / water if necessary.

chuck roast, ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, salt, garlic, pepper, buns, onions

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooked-barbecued-beef-sandwiches/ (may not work)