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Slow Cooker Cubano Sandwich

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These Slow Cooker Cubano Sandwiches with Shredded Beef are a flavorful twist on the classic Cuban sandwich, featuring tender, citrus-marinated beef slow-cooked to perfection. Layered with Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard, then pressed until crispy and golden, this easy sandwich recipe is perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6–8 sandwich rolls or Cuban bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • Dill pickles, sliced
  • Yellow mustard
  • Butter, for toasting

Instructions

  • 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6–8 sandwich rolls or Cuban bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • Place beef in the slow cooker and season with garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour in orange juice, lime juice, and olive oil.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until beef is tender and easily shredded.
  • Remove beef, shred with forks, then return to the juices to keep moist.
  • Preheat a skillet or sandwich press.
  • Slice rolls and spread mustard on both sides.
  • Layer shredded beef, Swiss cheese, and pickles inside the bread.
  • Butter the outside of each sandwich.
  • Press and cook until bread is golden and crispy and cheese is melted.
  • Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Let the beef rest in its juices after shredding for maximum flavor.Use a heavy pan to press sandwiches if you don’t have a sandwich press.Assemble sandwiches just before serving for best texture.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/slow-cooker-cubano-sandwich/