Slow Cooker Chuck Roast Dip Sandwiches with Garlic Butter Buns
Tender slow-cooked chuck roast transforms into savory pulled meat served on golden garlic butter stadium buns with a rich dipping jus. The meat simmers for hours with potatoes and carrots in seasoned broth, creating fall-apart texture perfect for casual family dinners or game day gatherings. Toasted buns with Parmesan and garlic powder add a crispy contrast to the succulent filling, while the cooking liquid becomes an irresistible au jus for dunking.
Ingredients
- 2 boxes Kraft Recipe Makers New England Pot Roast Flavor
- 1 bag small red potatoes, sliced into rounds
- 1 small bag mini carrots
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 3 tbsp minced onions
- 2 tbsp season salt
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- salt and pepper, to taste(optional)
- 6 stadium style buns
- 1 stick salted butter
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Place chuck roast in bottom of slow cooker
- 2
Layer sliced potatoes on top of meat
- 3
Add seasoning sauce from first Kraft box
- 4
Add minced onions, season salt, minced garlic, salt and pepper
- 5
Cover and cook 6-8 hours on high
- 6
During last 20 minutes, stir in flavor pouch contents
- 7
Continue cooking remaining 20 minutes
- 8
Preheat broiler to high and place open buns on baking sheet
- 9
Melt butter in microwave for 30 seconds
- 10
Brush butter on inside of buns
- 11
Sprinkle garlic powder and Parmesan cheese on buttered buns
- 12
Broil until golden and toasty, then set aside
- 13
Turn off slow cooker and remove lid
- 14
Pull meat apart into bite-sized pieces using two forks
- 15
Fill buns with meat and potatoes using slotted spoon
- 16
Serve carrots on the side
- 17
Ladle cooking liquid into small bowls for dipping
Tips
Use a slotted spoon when filling sandwiches to avoid making buns soggy from excess liquid.
Save extra cooking liquid - it makes excellent gravy when thickened with cornstarch.
Toast buns just before serving to maintain crispiness against the moist filling.
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled sandwiches up to 2 days, store jus separately
Cook roast mixture 1 day ahead, reheat and assemble sandwiches fresh
Serve immediately while buns are crispy and meat is warm
Common Mistakes
Don't skip the slotted spoon to avoid soggy buns
Don't add flavor pouch early to avoid oversalting
Watch broiler closely to avoid burning garlic butter buns
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Gluten-Free Swaps
may need less broiling time
FAQ
Can I use a different cut of beef instead of chuck roast?
Yes, beef short ribs or bottom round work well with the same cooking time, though chuck roast gives the best shredding texture.
What if I don't have Kraft Recipe Makers seasoning?
Use beef broth with onion soup mix and Worcestershire sauce, though the flavor will be different from the original.
How long will the leftover meat keep in the refrigerator?
Properly stored leftover meat will keep 3-4 days refrigerated and can be reheated with some reserved cooking liquid.