Barbecue Beef Sliders for Ages 3-5

These easy-to-make sliders are small sandwiches that pack big flavor.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1½ oz eq meat
1 oz eq grains
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 5 hrs
Total Time 5 hrs 25 mins

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
    • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
    • - - Barbecue sauce

    Measure

    • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
    • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
    • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
      • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
      • - - Barbecue sauce

      Measure

      • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
      • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
      • 2 cups Barbecue sauce

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
        • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
        • - - Barbecue sauce

        Measure

        • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
        • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
        • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
          • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
          • - - Barbecue sauce

          Measure

          • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
          • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
          • 2 cups Barbecue sauce

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
            • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
            • - - Barbecue sauce

            Measure

            • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
            • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
            • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
              • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
              • - - Barbecue sauce

              Measure

              • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
              • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
              • 2 cups Barbecue sauce

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                • - - Barbecue sauce

                Measure

                • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                  • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                  • - - Barbecue sauce

                  Measure

                  • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                  • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                  • 2 cups Barbecue sauce
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                    • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                    • - - Barbecue sauce

                    Measure

                    • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                    • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                    • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                      • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                      • - - Barbecue sauce

                      Measure

                      • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                      • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                      • 2 cups Barbecue sauce

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                        • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                        • - - Barbecue sauce

                        Measure

                        • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                        • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                        • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                          • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                          • - - Barbecue sauce

                          Measure

                          • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                          • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                          • 2 cups Barbecue sauce
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                            • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                            • - - Barbecue sauce

                            Measure

                            • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                            • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                            • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                              • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                              • - - Barbecue sauce

                              Measure

                              • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                              • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                              • 2 cups Barbecue sauce

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                • - - Barbecue sauce

                                Measure

                                • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                  • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                  • - - Barbecue sauce

                                  Measure

                                  • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                  • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                  • 2 cups Barbecue sauce
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                    • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                    • - - Barbecue sauce

                                    Measure

                                    • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                    • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                    • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                      • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                      • - - Barbecue sauce

                                      Measure

                                      • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                      • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                      • 2 cups Barbecue sauce

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 1 lb 5 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                        • 3 lb 13 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                        • - - Barbecue sauce

                                        Measure

                                        • 25 (700 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                        • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                        • 1 cup Barbecue sauce

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 3 lb 6 oz Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                          • 7 lb 10 oz Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                          • - - Barbecue sauce

                                          Measure

                                          • 50 (1400 g) Rolls or slider buns, whole-wheat (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
                                          • - - Beef chuck roast, fresh or frozen, thawed, without bone, practically free-of-fat
                                          • 2 cups Barbecue sauce
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
                                          • Place beef in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 5 hours or cook on high for 2½ hours. Heat to an internal temperature of 145 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Wash hands after touching uncooked beef.
                                            For 25 servings, use at least a 4-quart slow cooker.
                                            For 50 servings, use at least an 8-quart slow cooker.
                                          • Remove beef from slow cooker. Place on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred beef into strips.
                                          • In a large bowl, combine shredded beef, barbecue sauce, and au jus (liquid) from the slow cooker. Mix.
                                            For 25 servings, add ½ cup of au jus.
                                            For 50 servings, add 1 cup of au jus.
                                          • Slice rolls in half horizontally (if not pre-sliced).
                                          • Place ¼ cup (#16 scoop) barbecue beef between each roll.
                                          • Serve 1 slider. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Nutrition Facts
                                          Barbecue Beef Sliders for Ages 3-5
                                          Amount Per Serving 1 Barbecue Beef Slider
                                          Calories 184 Calories from Fat 45
                                          % Daily Value*
                                          Total Fat 5g8%
                                          Saturated Fat 1g6%
                                          Cholesterol 29mg10%
                                          Sodium 371mg16%
                                          Total Carbohydrates 24g8%
                                          Dietary Fiber 3g13%
                                          Total Sugars 7g8%
                                          Protein 13g26%
                                          Calcium 54mg5%
                                          Iron 2mg11%
                                          *
                                          *Marketing Guide

                                          Notes

                                          • Contains wheat (rolls). Barbecue sauce can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
                                          • Sesame can appear as an ingredient in food where it might not be expected (rolls) and may be included in the ingredients statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
                                          • The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
                                          • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:

                                          Weight: 5 lb 5 oz

                                          Yield: 25 sliders

                                          50 Servings:

                                          Weight: 10 lb 10 oz

                                          Yield: 50 sliders