Slow Cooker Ground Beef Sandwiches (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy ground beef, onions, and cheese tucked in brioche rolls, served with savory dipping broth.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef Mixture
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900 g lean ground beef
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1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
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60 g quick-cooking oats
→ Seasonings & Liquid
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315 ml beef broth
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28 g beefy onion soup mix
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15 ml Worcestershire sauce
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2.5 ml garlic powder
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2.5 ml freshly ground black pepper
→ Assembly
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6 slices provolone cheese
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6 brioche burger buns or slider rolls
# Steps:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and sliced onions, breaking up the meat, until no pink remains.
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Remove any excess grease from the cooked beef and onion mixture to ensure a balanced texture.
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Place the drained beef and onion mixture evenly in the slow cooker.
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Add quick oats, beef broth, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 3 to 4 hours until the flavors meld and the mixture thickens.
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Fifteen to twenty minutes before serving, lay provolone cheese slices over the beef mixture and cover to allow the cheese to melt completely.
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While cheese is melting, lightly toast the brioche buns if desired to help maintain their structure.
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Generously spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto the bottom halves of buns, top, and serve with small bowls of cooking liquid for dipping.
# Notes & Tips:
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Quick-cooking oats help absorb moisture and provide a hearty texture.
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Save a portion of the cooking liquid to serve as au jus for dipping.
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Prepared sandwiches freeze well for up to three months; thaw and reheat gently in the slow cooker.
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Mozzarella or Swiss cheese may be substituted for provolone if desired.