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Slow Cooker Horseradish Beef Sandwiches

by Sarah Olson on July 10, 2023 2 Comments

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Whip up some delicious horseradish beef sandwiches with just a few ingredients and the recipe to make your very own homemade creamy horseradish sauce. If you’re looking to please your family (or a crowd), these gourmet sandwiches are the perfect things to make.

There’s so much you can do with a chuck roast. Use it to make my Slow Cooker Coca Cola Pot Roast or Pot Roast with Blue Cheese Gravy.

Beef sandwich meat with horseradish sauce on the side.

Why this horseradish roast beef sandwich recipe works

For starters, these roast beef sandwiches are made from a nice sized chuck roast smothered in beef broth. The seasonings come from using Lipton onion soup mix, whole garlic cloves, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce – that’s it! The iconic topping comes from combining sour cream with prepared horseradish, more Worcestershire sauce, milk, and kosher salt.

There’s so much you can do with these sandwiches. You’ll quickly see why they are a personal preference when I’m looking for a quick and easy main course meal to serve my friends and family. The prep time is short and the cooking time is nice and long to yield a tender, pull-apart roast beef.

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for beef sandwiches and horseradish sauce.
  • Chuck Roast: You’ll want to grab a chuck that’s on the larger side, about 3-4 pounds. Look for one with good marbling, which only enhances the flavors.
  • Lipton Onion Soup Mix: The primary seasonings in this mix are dehydrated onions, salt, onion powder, sugar, and soy sauce – all of which help take the guesswork out of how to season the meat. A touch of salt and pepper is also added for more flavor.
  • Garlic: Whole, peeled garlic cloves will add so much flavor during the cooking process.
  • Beef Broth: The roast beef will simmer in the broth and aid in adding both flavor and texture.
  • Homemade Creamy Sauce Ingredients: Sour cream, horseradish cream, Worcestershire sauce, milk, and salt are combined to make a great sandwich.
  • Buns: These are the go-to for making the sandwiches but you can use any bread of your choice.

Step-by-Step Directions

Six images showing how to make beef sandwiches with horseradish sauce.

Step One – Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker.

Step Two – Sprinkle over the onion soup mix and add the garlic cloves on top of the roast.

Step Three – Pour over the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 hours.

Step Four – While the roast is cooking, make the horseradish sauce by adding a simple combination of horseradish ingredients in a small bowl and mixing with a spoon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step Five – When the cooking time is up, shred the meat with 2 forks and discard any fat. You can do this right in the slow cooker or on a plate.

Step Six – Assemble a beef sandwich by draining a nice helping of meat, placing it on a bun, and topping it with a generous spread of creamy horseradish sauce.

Shredded beef for sandwiches in a slow cooker.

What to serve with this:

  • These beef sandwiches can be served as mentioned above with just the prepared horseradish cream sauce. To capture the true flavors of the creamy horseradish sauce, put some on the bottom half and top half of the bun. Add a little crispiness to the buns by brushing them with butter and toasting them.
  • You can also add additional toppings such as caramelized onions, red onions, jalapeno peppers, mayonnaise, lettuce, arugula, and a slice of provolone cheese.
  • As for sides, you can’t go wrong with serving potato chips, homemade potato fries, or a fresh salad like potato salad or pasta salad.
Shredded beef sandwich on a plate with horseradish sauce on it.

Recipe FAQs

What are some other types of bread that would pair well with these beef sandwiches?

Italian sandwich bread, ciabatta bread, and regular bread are all perfect substitutions.

Will the horseradish cream sauce be too spicy?

It shouldn’t be because it’s mixed sour cream; however, you can always use less and add more until you reach your desired level of heat.

Can I make a horseradish mayo sauce instead of using sour cream?

This should work and still add just enough flavor to help with the tanginess of the horseradish and yield a creamy texture.

How do I store leftovers?

Add any remaining beef to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you’re serving this for a potluck, you can cover it with the crock pot top or with a piece of plastic wrap.

Can I also use roast beef from the deli counter?

I don’t see why not. Ask for thinly sliced roast beef or even medium rare slices and put them into the slow cooker as you would the chuck roast. This may not need to cook near as long though. You can still prepare these steak sandwiches the same way as if you were using chuck roast beef.

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Shredded beef sandwich on a plate with horseradish sauce on it.

Slow Cooker Horseradish Beef Sandwiches

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Turn a chuck roast into delicious horseradish beef sandwiches with just a few ingredients and an easy homemade creamy horseradish sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 9 hours hours
Total Time: 9 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 389kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lbs. beef chuck roast
  • 1 oz. Lipton onion soup mix
  • 6 garlic cloves peeled and left whole
  • 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce.
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 15 oz. can beef broth

Horseradish Sauce:

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp. milk or buttermilk
  • 2 Tbsp. cream horseradish
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

  • Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle over the onion soup mix.
  • Add the garlic cloves on top of the roast.
  • Pour over the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cook on LOW for 9 hours.
  • While the roast is cooking, make the horseradish sauce by adding the horseradish ingredients in a small bowl and mixing with a spoon. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When the cooking time is up, shred the meat with 2 forks and discard any fat. You can do this right in the slow cooker or on a plate.
  • Toast the buns if desired. Strain the meat and place on the buns. Add the horseradish sauce on top of the meat.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

  • Add any remaining beef to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you’re serving this for a potluck, you can cover it with the crock pot top or with a piece of plastic wrap.
  • If you don’t like the spiciness of the horseradish, use less and taste as you add it.
  • French bread, hoagie rolls or ciabatta rolls can be used instead of hamburger buns.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    1. Linda says

      July 13, 2023 at 3:24 pm

      If you made the horseradish sauce for other recipes as well, how long would it keep in the refrigerator?

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      • Sarah Olson says

        July 13, 2023 at 9:54 pm

        About a week.

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