Description
Tender, flavorful pulled beef slow-cooked in a sweet and smoky barbecue sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chuck roast
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Buns for serving
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and season generously with salt, pepper, and spices.
- In a hot skillet, sear the roast for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place the seared roast in a slow cooker and pour over the barbecue sauce, chopped onions, and minced garlic.
- Add beef broth just enough to keep it moist.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8–10 hours or on high for 4–6 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the beef with two forks and mix back into the sauce.
- Serve on buns garnished with coleslaw, pickles, or extra barbecue sauce.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute chuck roast with sirloin or brisket. You can also use turkey or jackfruit for a vegetarian variation.
- 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: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: slow cooker, pulled beef, barbecue, family recipe, comfort food