Low Sodium Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef
Tender, flavorful, and heart-healthy, this Low Sodium Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef is the ultimate comfort food for anyone seeking bold barbecue flavors without the excess salt. Perfectly seasoned, this recipe features a rich homemade no-salt tomato-based BBQ sauce infused with molasses, honey, smoked paprika, and a touch of liquid smoke, creating an irresistible depth of flavor. Slow-cooked to perfection, the beef chuck roast becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and effortlessly shreds, absorbing every bit of the savory sauce. With a simple preparation process, the recipe delivers pulled BBQ beef that's ideal for serving on sandwiches, alongside roasted vegetables, or with fluffy mashed potatoes. A great choice for a crowd-pleasing, low-sodium meal that doesn't compromise on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 ounces Tomato paste, no salt added
- 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, low sodium
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
Instructions
Begin by patting the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the beef roast and sear on both sides until well-browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the beef and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onions and garlic, sautéing them until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the tomato paste, cooking for about 2 minutes until the paste begins to caramelize.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar, molasses, honey, low sodium Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, and ground coriander. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the liquid smoke and mix thoroughly.
Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker. Pour the prepared BBQ sauce over the beef, ensuring it is well-coated.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork.
Once done, shred the beef directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir the shredded beef to make sure it is evenly coated in the BBQ sauce.
Serve the Low Sodium Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef hot, with your choice of low-sodium side dishes like steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 300.7 g | 386% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.0 g | 565% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 952 mg | 318% | |
| Sodium | 984 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.7 g | ||
| Protein | 256.2 g | 512% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 43.4 mg | 241% | |
| Potassium | 6075 mg | 129% | |
*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.
