Beef BBQ Sandwich - Clean Eating

Step 1: In medium plastic bag, combine flour, garlic powder and onion powder.

Step 2: Add beef and shake bag until beef is evenly coated.

Step 3: Refrigerate beef for at least 15 minutes.

Step 4: Preheat a medium, non stick sauce pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5: When it's hot, lightly mist pan with spray, then add beef.

Step 6: Brown beef on all sides about 1 minute per side, then reduce heat to medium. Add broth and liquid smoke.

Step 7: When liquid comes to a boil, reduce heat to low (liquid should still be boiling slightly).

Step 8: Cover and cook beef, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until it's very tender. (The pieces should easily fall apart when smashed with a fork).

Step 9: Using a slotted spoon, drain any excess liquid from beef and discard.

Step 10: Using a fork, separate pieces so beef is somewhat shredded., then mix in barbecue sauce.

Step 11: During the last 5 minutes of cooking the beef, lightly mist a small, nonstick frying pan with spray and place it over medium heat.

Step 12: Add onion strips and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 13: Meanwhile, place bun halves, inside down, in a medium, nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook until just toasted, about 2-4 minutes.

Step 14: Place each bun bottom on a plate.

Step 15: Pile 1/4 of beef mixtures onto each bun.

Step 16: Top with 1/4 of onion strips.

Step 17: Add bun tops and serve immediately.