BBQ Pulled Beef Sliders With Coleslaw (Printable View)

Slow-cooked beef in smoky BBQ sauce topped with crisp coleslaw on buttery brioche buns

# What You Need:

→ For the BBQ Pulled Beef

01 - 3.3 lbs beef chuck roast
02 - 2 tsp salt
03 - 1 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp smoked paprika
05 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp onion powder
08 - 1 cup beef broth
09 - 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for serving
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ For the Coleslaw

11 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
13 - 1 cup grated carrots
14 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
16 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
18 - 1 tsp sugar
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For Assembly

20 - 8 brioche slider buns
21 - Extra BBQ sauce, for drizzling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F.
02 - Rub the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
04 - Pour in the beef broth and BBQ sauce. Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 3-3.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender and can be easily shredded.
05 - While the beef cooks, prepare the coleslaw. In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and red onion.
06 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
07 - Once the beef is cooked, remove from the oven and shred using two forks. Mix with its cooking juices and additional BBQ sauce if desired.
08 - Slice the brioche slider buns and lightly toast if preferred.
09 - Pile pulled beef onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with a generous spoonful of coleslaw, and drizzle with more BBQ sauce if desired. Replace the bun tops and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between that meltingly tender beef and the crunch of fresh coleslaw is something special
  • Brioche buns soak up just enough sauce while holding everything together perfectly
  • These sliders somehow feel fancy enough for a party but casual enough for Tuesday night dinner
02 -
  • Resist the urge to rush the braising time, because that long cook is what transforms tough chuck into melt in your mouth perfection
  • Let the coleslaw sit for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld and the cabbage softens slightly
  • Toast the brioche buns just enough to create a barrier against the sauce without making them too crunchy
03 -
  • Pat the beef completely dry before applying the spice rub for better searing
  • If the sauce reduces too much during braising, add a splash more broth

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