Texas Barbecue Beef Sandwiches (Slow Cooker)

Makes 12 sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 min
Slow Cooker Time: 2 to 3 hrs

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 - cups ketchup
• 1 - medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
• 1/2 - cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 - cup cider or white wine vinegar
• 1/4 - cup butter
• 2 - teaspoons chili powder
• 1 - teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 2 - pounds thinly sliced cooked deli roast beef, cut into strips
• 12 - hamburger buns, split
• 12 - slices (3/4-ounce) Deli American Cheese

Directions:

1. In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine ketchup, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, butter, chili powder, and garlic. Stir in beef.
2. Cover and cook on High heat setting for 2 to 3 hours or until flavors are blended.
3. Reduce heat to Low to keep warm.
4. To serve, spoon beef mixture evenly over bottom half of buns.
5. Top each with 1 slice cheese and place top half of bun over cheese.

Stovetop Directions:

1. In 2-quart saucepan, stir together ketchup, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, butter, chili powder, and garlic.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low. Stir in beef; cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until heated through.

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