Crock Pot Barbecued Beef

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Slow-cooked to perfection, this Crock Pot Barbecued Beef is the ultimate comfort food for barbecue lovers. Featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef chuck roast infused with the bold flavors of tangy barbecue sauce, a touch of brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory. With just 15 minutes of prep, the crock pot takes care of the rest, allowing the meat to cook low and slow for eight hours until it’s irresistibly juicy and easy to shred. Layered over a bed of onions and coated in a rich, flavor-packed sauce, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it piled high on toasted buns for sandwiches or pair it with rice or vegetables for a hearty meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 large Onion
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and season all over with salt and black pepper.

2. Peel and slice the onion into thin rings, and layer them in the bottom of the crock pot.

3. Place the seasoned beef chuck roast on top of the onion slices.

4. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

5. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture over the beef, coating it evenly.

6. Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easy to shred.

7. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the crock pot, mixing it with the sauce.

8. Serve the barbecued beef on toasted buns, over rice, or with a side of your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (273.4g)

Calories		569
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		34.4 g	44%
	Saturated Fat	13.7 g	68%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		119 mg	40%
Sodium		1073 mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate		34.2 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	1.1 g	4%
	Total Sugars	27.1 g
Protein		31.4 g	63%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		56 mg	4%
Iron		4.9 mg	27%
Potassium		700 mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2484 cal (54.2%%)

Protein: 1009 cal (22.0%%)

Carbs: 1092 cal (23.8%%)