PDQ Hot Beef Sandwiches

An original recipe from my good friend Vicki! She isn't very computer literate so asked me to post this. I made this for Christmas and it was a hit! Can be prepared the day before which makes it very handy for busy holidays!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 424 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 cup chili sauce
• ½ cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 (4 pound) beef chuck roast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Place the roast in the pan, and brown on all sides.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium-low, and pour in the chili sauce, water, and vinegar. Season with chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder and white sugar. Simmer over medium-low heat for 3 hours, or until meat is fork tender. Remove beef, and refrigerate overnight. Reserve sauce, and refrigerate.

Step 3

Slice or shred beef, and place in a large pot on the stove with the sauce. Heat through, and serve alone, or on your favorite sandwich buns.