Now this is how you do barbeque sandwiches the fancy way! These Bistro BBQ Sandwiches stack super tender, smoky-sweet, and savory beef atop a crispy, buttery croissant with melty provolone cheese. The beef slices are the real star though; they basically melt in your mouth and have all the barbeque flavor you could dream of. With Bistro BBQ Sandwiches, you’ll wonder what other barbeque favorites you can elevate!
Ingredients
For the sandwiches:
- 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup barbeque sauce
- 12 croissants, split
- 12 slices provolone cheese
Optional toppings:
- tomato, to taste, sliced
- lettuce leaves, to taste
- red onion, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Rub the roast with the salt and the pepper and place it into a 5-6-quart slow cooker.
Step 2 –Cook the roast, covered, on low heat until the meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
Step 3 –Transfer the roast from the slow cooker and cool slightly.
Step 4 –Skim the fat from the cooking juices.
Step 5 –Slice the beef and return it and the strained cooking juices to the slow cooker.
Step 6 –Add the barbeque sauce to the slow cooker and heat through.
Step 7 –Preheat the broiler.
Step 8 –Place the croissant bottoms on a baking sheet and top them with the provolone cheese.
Step 9 –Broil the croissant bottoms 4-6 inches from the heat source until the cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 10 –Top the melted cheese slices with the barbeque beef.
Step 11 –Top the barbeque beef with the tomato, the lettuce, and the red onion.
Step 12 –Replace the croissant tops and serve.
