Description
Honey Balsamic BBQ Beef Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion—from family dinners to game-day gatherings. This recipe combines succulent beef with a rich, tangy glaze made from honey, balsamic vinegar, and BBQ sauce, delivering incredible flavor with minimal effort. Whether you choose to use an Instant Pot for a quick meal or a slow cooker for a leisurely approach, these sandwiches promise to be a hit. Serve them on soft buns or over rice, and enjoy the versatility of this delightful dish that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs boneless beef sirloin roast or beef shoulder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 1–2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Season beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- For the Instant Pot: Place seasoned beef in pot, add liquid smoke and broth, cook at high pressure for 60 minutes.
- For the Slow Cooker: Add seasoned beef, liquid smoke, and broth; cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours until tender.
- While cooking, combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan; simmer until thickened (15-20 mins).
- Shred cooked beef and mix with BBQ sauce before serving on buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (slow cooker) or 1 hour (Instant Pot)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking/Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, let shredded beef rest in the sauce for at least 10 minutes before serving. Customize with toppings like pickles or coleslaw for extra crunch.