Slow Cooker Dill Roast Beef Sandwiches (Freezer Meal)

Slow Cooker Dill Roast Beef Sandwiches (also known as Pickle Sandwiches) are a zesty, savory twist on the classic Mississippi Pot Roast. With just 5 ingredients and almost zero prep time, this is the ultimate “set it and forget it” meal that your family will beg for every week. Plus, it’s easy to make gluten-free with a gluten-free bun.

Adding a freezer meal or dump and go recipe to my weekly menu is an absolute MUST. I prefer to add a freezer meal that has been prepped in advance and ready to thaw and heat or a dump and go recipe at least once a week because it never fails, usually midweek we are scrambling to get dinner on the table. If I plan ahead, I skip take-out and can still get dinner going even on a busy night when I just have no time…anyone else have this issue? I am sure I’m not the only one. This recipe uses a beef chuck roast with a few pantry ingredients to turn a roast into a zesty sandwich.

What you’ll love about this Dill Roast Beef Recipe:

• Easy to make gluten-free if needed.
• Dump and go, set it and forget it meal!
• Make this a freezer meal by prepping ahead and storing until ready to serve.
• Perfect to eat on a sandwich, hoagie, or as is with a side dish of choice.
• Feeds at least 6!

What ingredients do you need for Slow Cooker Dill Roast Beef?

• Boneless Beef Chuck Roast – Get Beef Chuck Roast for the most tender meat!
• Dry Ranch Seasoning – Hidden Valley Dry Ranch Seasoning, should be marked gluten-free.
• Barbecue Sauce
• Salted Butter
• Hamburger Dill Pickle Chips
• Hoagie Rolls or Gluten-Free Buns – This works on gluten-free sandwich bread too.
• Provolone Cheese (Optional) – Gives it a nice smoky flavor!

This recipe is easily made gluten-free by using a gluten-free bun to serve the meat. All other ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but as always check all ingredients before using.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Add the beef chuck roast to the slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle the roast with dry ranch seasoning.
3. Pour the Barbecue sauce over the chuck roast.
4. Add the slices of butter and pickle chips to cover the roast.
5. Set the slow cooker on LOW and cook for 8 hours or until the internal temperature reaches at least 210 degrees F.
6. Once it’s cooked, remove the roast and place on a large cutting board. Keep the slow cooker on LOW and the lid on it while doing this step.
7. Use two large forks and shred the roast.
8. Place the shredded roast back in the slow cooker, cover, and let cook for an additional 15 minutes.
9. Serve on hoagie buns or gluten-free bun with provolone cheese.

Quick Tips for the Best Crockpot Beef:

• Cook low and slow for the most tender shredded beef!
• Add a splash of pickle juice for extra flavor.
• Let the meat rest before shredding for better texture.
• Don’t skip the butter, it adds richness to the taste and texture.
• Toast buns for the best sandwich texture.
• Add a slice of provolone cheese for a smoky flavor.
• Want more freezer meals? Check out the Freezer Meal Guide, completely with grocery list and plans!

What temperature should the roast be before shredding?

A roast will be done at 200 degrees F; however, we want this roast to cook to 210 degrees F to be the most tender and easiest to shred with a fork. Generally, a roast will take about 8 hours on LOW in the slow cooker.

This is best checked with a quick-read meat thermometer.

What should you serve Slow Cooker Dill Roast Beef Sandwiches with?

There are so many sides to choose from when serving these as a sandwich. This includes a variety of picnic salads or dips.

• Macaroni Salad
• Coleslaw
• Potato Salad
• Broccoli Salad
• Dill Dip

Alternatively, the shredded beef can also be served over rice, mashed potatoes, or in a quesadilla.

Freezer Meal Prep Instructions:

To prep this as a freezer meal, simply place the raw 3-4 pound chuck roast into a gallon-sized freezer bag and sprinkle the dry ranch seasoning directly onto the meat. Pour in the barbecue sauce and add the hamburger dill pickle chips (with a splash of juice for extra zest.). Finally, place the salted butter slices on top of the roast before sealing the bag, be sure you squeeze out as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn.

When you’re ready to cook, thaw the bag in the refrigerator overnight and then empty the contents into your slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 8–10 hours until the beef is tender enough to shred effortlessly with two forks, perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a high-flavor dinner with zero morning effort.

If you enjoy this freezer meal, be sure to check out this Slow Cooker Italian Roast and Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Roast too, these are great for freezer meal prep days too.

How do you store leftovers?

The leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

When ready to serve reheat in the microwave on a microwave-safe plate or dish for 2-3 minutes.

Leftovers can also be stored in the freezer in a freezer-safe storage container or bag for up to 60 days.

Are you ready to get creative with this delicious slow cooker roast recipe? It’s time to try out these savory Slow Cooker Dill Roast Beef sandwiches! Make these for dinner right away or store them in the freezer until you have a busy weeknight and need a dump and go meal.

More Slow Cooker Recipes:

• Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

• Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

• Gluten-Free Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti (Slow Cooker Recipe)

• Slow Cooker Huli Huli Chicken (Gluten-Free Optional)