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Smoked & Braised Chuck Roast Sandwiches with Jalapeño Cheese

A charcoal-smoked chuck roast braised with onions, mushrooms, and beef broth until pull-apart tender, piled on buns with spicy jalapeño cheese and au jus.

TimeAll-day cook CategoryBeef Watch7:59
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Method

  1. 1Season the chuck roast all over with a homemade SPG blend.
  2. 2Set up the Napoleon charcoal grill with the snake method using Kingsford briquettes and Furtado Farms hickory wood for deep smoky flavour.
  3. 3Smoke the roast low and slow until it has taken on a good bark and plenty of smoke.
  4. 4Transfer the roast to a foil tray with onions, garlic, mushrooms, beef broth, and butter, then cover and braise until it reaches a tender 203°F internal.
  5. 5Shred the beef into the braising juices and strain off the au jus for dipping.
  6. 6Pile the shredded beef high on fresh buns, top with spicy jalapeño cheese, and serve with the au jus on the side.

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Beef
Beef is a complete protein and one of the best food sources of highly absorbable heme iron, zinc, and vitamin B12 — key for energy, immunity, and healthy blood. Fattier BBQ cuts are calorie-dense, so lean trimming and sensible portions keep it balanced.
Cheese
Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium and pairs naturally with smoke, but it's also high in saturated fat and sodium — a little delivers big flavour, so treat it as a rich accent.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Garlic
Garlic adds big flavour for almost no calories and contains sulphur compounds (like allicin) long studied for heart and immune benefits. It's one of the healthiest ways to season a cook.
Onion
Onions are low-calorie aromatics rich in fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants such as quercetin. They add depth and gentle sweetness without much fat or salt.
Butter
Butter adds richness and helps carry sauce into the meat, but it's high in saturated fat and calories, so it works best as a finishing touch rather than by the cupful.
Salt
Salt is essential for seasoning and, in brines and cures, for texture and safety — but sodium adds up fast in BBQ. Season with intention and balance salty cooks with fresh sides.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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