Incredible Shredded Barbecued Beef
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Incredible Shredded Barbecued Beef recipe! Featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with a smoky blend of spices, tangy apple cider vinegar, and rich barbecue sauce, this dish delivers melt-in-your-mouth perfection with every bite. The secret lies in its slow cooking process, which locks in flavor and creates beef so tender it practically falls apart. Ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or paired with rice, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping, it’s a no-fuss, hands-off masterpiece that lets your slow cooker do all the work. With just 15 minutes of prep and a rich medley of seasonings and sauces, this shredded barbecued beef will become your new family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar. Rub the seasonings all over the roast for even coverage.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker with the beef.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and barbecue sauce. Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreddable.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat into thin pieces.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
Serve the shredded barbecued beef on sandwich buns, in tacos, or over rice. Optionally, drizzle additional barbecue sauce on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4326 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.9 g | 388% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.7 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 7306 mg | 318% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.3 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.6 g | ||
| Protein | 253.1 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 41.3 mg | 229% | |
| Potassium | 5060 mg | 108% | |
*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.
