Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef
Fall in love with the tender, smoky flavors of Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef, a recipe that transforms a 3-pound beef chuck roast into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of pantry staples like garlic powder, paprika, and brown sugar, this dish pairs expertly with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce featuring ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of liquid smoke for authentic depth. Slow-cooked to perfection over 8 hours, the beef becomes irresistibly succulent, easily shredding into the rich, savory sauce infused with sweet onions. Ideal for everything from hearty sandwiches to tacos or served atop fluffy rice, this versatile recipe is a crowd-pleaser for family dinners or game-day gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor payoff, Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef is the ultimate choice for easy yet unforgettable comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 large onion
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and season it with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika on all sides.
Place the seasoned beef into a slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and liquid smoke. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Pour the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the beef in the slow cooker.
Peel and slice the large onion into rings, then place them on top of the beef.
Add 0.5 cup of water to the slow cooker to ensure the beef stays moist while cooking.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes.
Shred the beef using two forks and return it to the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce and onions.
Serve the BBQ beef hot with your choice of sides or use it as a filling for sandwiches, tacos, or over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
527 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.1 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 548 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 602 mg | 13% | |
*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.
