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Braised Beef Mac & Cheese Sandwiches

Mac and Cheese on a sandwich! This braised beef sandwich is perfect for a picnic. 

Course Main Course, Main Dish, sandwich
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours 25 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1411 kcal
Author Betsy Life

Ingredients

For the beef

  • 1 three lb chuck roast
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 12 oz bottle beer
  • 1- 18 oz bottle of your favorite bbq sauce

For the mac & cheese

  • 8 oz macaroni
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Sandwich Rolls

Instructions

  1. Place beef, beef broth and beer in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours until meat is fork tender.
  2. Remove meat from slow cooker and shred. Combine with bbq sauce until well coated.
  3. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
  4. Melt butter in a medium saucepan, add flour and slowly whisk in milk.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cook, whisking constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly. Add cheddar and stir until smooth.
  7. Fold in macaroni until evenly coated.
  8. Layer beef and mac & cheese on a sandwich roll. Wrap in foil to bring to a picnic.
Nutrition Facts
Braised Beef Mac & Cheese Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 1411 Calories from Fat 486
% Daily Value*
Fat 54g83%
Sodium 2259mg94%
Carbohydrates 116g39%
Sugar 44g49%
Protein 73g146%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.