Barbacoa Beef Sandwiches

I love the combination of the tender meat and crunchy lettuce, offset by a creamy jalapeno-cilantro spread that brings just a bit of heat. It's a great all-around sandwich.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword beef, crockpot, sandwich, slow cooker

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 369kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the sandwich

1 loaf French bread halved horizontally, scoop out bread as desired
½ batch slow cooker barbacoa beef warmed
2 handfuls iceberg lettuce shredded

For the Jalapeno-Cilantro Crema (makes enough for several sandwiches)

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoon garlic minced
2 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 bunch cilantro leaves chopped
4 jalapenos seeded, chopped

Instructions

For the Jalapeno-Cilantro Crema

Whisk together all ingredients. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. The sauce gets thicker the longer it sits.

For the sandwich

Warm the bread, if desired.
Spread the crema on both halves of the bread. Mound high with the meat and lettuce.
Cut into 6 sandwiches and serve.

Notes

Keep some napkins nearby! You'll need them!

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