Root Beer Barbeque Beef

We had our 4X4 small group today from church.  It was my turn to cook and I couldn't figure out what would work.  I came upon this recipe at http://www.bettycrocker.com/  and it was GREAT!!!  It was worth the whole house smelling like BBQ for 2 days.  Everyone must have liked it because I had less than one cup of beef left over.  I highly recommend it.  It is super easy....come on, I made it....and not very expensive.  We had it with potato salad and green beens. Mmmmmm!  Now I did not say it was low calorie so sorry but it tasted awesome.  Good luck! 

Here is the exact link for the recipe:  http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/slow-cooker-root-beer-barbecue-beef-sandwiches/03b7cdb3-cffb-437e-9f00-edcb707f0535?wt.dcsvid=ntewndq5mdc1nws2&rvrin=458f54cb-2790-4840-8214-e3a4d73fc5d2&wt.mc_id=newsletter_dme_02_28_2010


Slow Cooker Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches


Put three ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it. Your family will root for this shredded roast beef!

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 10 hours 30 min
Makes: 16 sandwiches

1 boneless beef rump roast (4 lb)
2 cups barbecue sauce
1 cup root beer
Dash salt and pepper, if desired
16 sandwich buns, split

1. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef. In 4-cup measuring cup or bowl, mix 1 ½ cups of the barbecue sauce and the root beer; pour over beef.

2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.

3. About 20 minutes before serving, remove beef from slow cooker; place on large plate. Pour juices from slow cooker into 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until juices are thickened and reduced to about 3 cups. Meanwhile, shred beef with 2 forks; return to slow cooker.

4. Stir remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce into reduced juices in skillet; pour over shredded beef in slow cooker. Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture into each bun.

Nutrition Information:


1 Sandwich: Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 600mg; Total Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 11g); Protein 26g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.