Round Up Beef for a Crowd
Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd, "Round Up Beef for a Crowd" is a slow-cooked masterpiece that delivers fall-apart tender beef infused with bold, savory flavors. This hearty recipe starts with seasoned beef chuck roast, seared to perfection, and slow-cooked with onions, beef broth, and a touch of barbecue-inspired sweetness. After eight hours in a crockpot, the beef is shredded and coated in a tangy blend of barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, making it irresistibly saucy and rich. Serve the deliciously tender beef on toasted hamburger buns with crunchy pickle slices for an easy and satisfying meal that’s perfect for gatherings, game days, or family dinners. With just 20 minutes of prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s as effortless as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 large (sliced) Yellow onion
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 12 pieces Hamburger buns
- 1 cup Pickle slices
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast with salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder on all sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step locks in the flavor.
Transfer the seared beef to a large slow cooker.
Add the sliced yellow onions to the slow cooker, spreading them evenly around and on top of the beef.
Pour in the beef broth, ensuring the liquid comes about halfway up the sides of the beef. Cover the slow cooker with a lid.
Cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, transfer the beef to a large cutting board or bowl. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, removing any excess fat.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir in barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well to coat the beef evenly in the sauce. Let the beef sit on the WARM setting for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Toast the hamburger buns (if desired) to add texture.
Spoon the shredded beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with pickle slices and place the other half of the bun on top.
Serve immediately. Pair with coleslaw, potato salad, or baked beans for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.9 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1491 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 56.1 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 825 mg | 18% | |
*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.
