Description
Tender, smoky pulled beef cooked in a slow cooker, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- Beef Chuck Roast
- Barbecue Sauce
- Onion (yellow or sweet)
- Garlic (fresh)
- Beef Broth
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked Paprika (optional)
- Cumin (optional)
- Cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by trimming excess fat and seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the beef in a skillet (optional) for added flavor.
- Layer sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker, place beef on top, add minced garlic, beef broth, and barbecue sauce.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Remove beef, shred it while warm, and mix it back with the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Serve on soft buns topped with coleslaw or desired toppings.
Notes
Searing the beef enhances flavor. Make sure not to use lean cuts to avoid dry meat.
- 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: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, BBQ, Pulled Beef, Southern, Comfort Food