Shredded Beef au Jus

Name: Shredded Beef au Jus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds); 2 cups water; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 8 hamburger buns, split

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My mom found this recipe in a farm journal soon after she and my dad got married. The tender beef has been a family favorite for years, and my dad often requests it. —Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
2 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
8 hamburger buns, split

Directions

Cut roast in half; place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix water, bouillon granules and seasonings; pour over meat.
Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until tender. Remove beef; cool slightly. Meanwhile, skim fat from the cooking liquid.
Shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Using a slotted spoon, place meat on bun bottoms. Replace tops. Serve with additional cooking liquid on the side.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich with 1/4 cup cooking liquid: 411 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.

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