Description
A comforting and flavorful Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Beef recipe that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Rub salt, pepper, and any desired spices all over the meat. Let it sit for about 30 minutes.
- In a hot skillet, add a drizzle of oil. Sear the seasoned roast on all sides until golden brown.
- Place the sautéed meat in your slow cooker and surround it with sliced onions and garlic. Pour the barbecue sauce over the roast.
- Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker, making sure there’s enough liquid to simmer the meat.
- Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once the roast is tender, shred the beef using two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve the pulled beef on sandwiches, tacos, or over rice, adding coleslaw for crunch.
Notes
For a leaner option, you can use brisket or pork shoulder instead of chuck roast. Feel free to adjust spices according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, pulled beef, barbecue, comfort food, family recipe, easy meals