Pulled Beef Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly tender and flavorful Pulled Beef Crock Pot recipe! Made with a juicy beef chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection for eight hours, this dish marries the smoky richness of smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder with the tangy depth of Worcestershire sauce and a touch of brown sugar for a hint of sweetness. A savory blend of beef broth, tomato paste, and caramelized onions creates a luscious, flavor-packed base, while searing the beef beforehand ensures maximum taste in every bite. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this versatile shredded beef can be served in sandwiches, tacos, or over mashed potatoes or rice. It's a no-fuss, set-it-and-forget-it recipe that will make your crock pot your favorite kitchen tool!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast, pat it dry with paper towels, and season it on all sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. This step locks in flavor.
While the beef is searing, peel and slice the onion into thin wedges and mince the garlic cloves.
In the crock pot, combine beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, and brown sugar. Stir to create a flavorful base.
Layer the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of the crock pot. Place the seared beef on top.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef, ensuring it is well coated.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for 5 hours) until the beef is fork-tender.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Discard any fat or gristle.
Return the shredded beef to the crock pot and mix it with the juices to soak up the flavors.
Serve the pulled beef warm on sandwich buns, in tacos, or over mashed potatoes or rice. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.2 g | 387% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.7 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 3391 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 252.8 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 42.8 mg | 238% | |
| Potassium | 4860 mg | 103% | |
*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.
