Description
A heartwarming dish of tender, slow-cooked beef in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef roast (chuck or brisket)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef roast and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- In the slow cooker, lay sliced onions and garlic, place the seared beef on top, and pour BBQ sauce over it.
- Add broth to keep the dish moist. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef with a fork, return to the sauce, and stir to coat.
- Serve on buns, over rice, or with sides like coleslaw and pickles.
Notes
For variations, consider using pork shoulder or a vegan meat alternative. Experiment with different BBQ sauces for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: BBQ, slow cooker, pulled beef, family recipe, comfort food