Pulled Beef & Onion Sloppy Roll
Delicious, feel-good dish that keeps you going throughout the day!
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1.5–2 hours (or use pre-cooked pulled beef for quicker prep)
Ingredients:
For the pulled beef:
- 500g beef brisket or chuck
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the caramelised onions:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- A splash of balsamic vinegar or water to deglaze
For serving:
- Sunbake Vita-Life Seeded Rolls, toasted
Fresh & Crunchy Option:
- Handful of rocket or baby spinach / Lightly dressed carrot & apple slaw / Crisp shredded lettuce
Melty & Cheesy Option:
- Grated mature cheddar or mozzarella
- Melt under the grill until bubbly
- Add extra caramelised onion for indulgence
How To Make Pulled Beef & Onion Sloppy Roll
- Slow-cook the beef: Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pot.
- Sear beef on all sides until browned.
- Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until softened.
- Add garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and beef stock.
- Stir to combine.
- Return beef to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 1.5–2 hours or until tender and shreddable.
- Shred beef with two forks and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes to reduce sauce.
- Caramelise the onions: In a pan, heat butter or oil and add sliced onion.
- Cook over low-medium heat until soft and golden (about 15–20 mins).
- Stir in brown sugar and a splash of balsamic or water to deglaze the pan.
- Set aside.
- Assemble the rolls: Layer toasted Vita-Life rolls with warm pulled beef and caramelised onions.
- Add your choice of Fresh & Crunchy toppings or go Melty & Cheesy by topping with grated cheese and grilling until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!