Slow Cooker Bbq Beef
Indulge in the smoky, tender flavors of Slow Cooker BBQ Beef, a fuss-free recipe that delivers melt-in-your-mouth meat coated in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce. Made with a perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection over eight hours, allowing bold flavors of BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a hint of liquid smoke to infuse every bite. After shredding, the beef is drenched back into its savory juices for maximum flavor. Whether piled high on soft buns for irresistible BBQ beef sandwiches or served as the centerpiece of a hearty meal with classic sides like coleslaw and cornbread, this dish is perfect for gatherings, meal prepping, or a comforting family dinner. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s a go-to recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Liquid smoke (optional)
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika on all sides.
Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, liquid smoke (if using), and water until well combined.
Pour the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the beef in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it into small pieces.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce to ensure every piece is coated.
Serve the BBQ beef hot on buns for sandwiches, or plate it as a main dish with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 273.2 g | 350% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.0 g | 545% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 2665 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.0 g | ||
| Protein | 261.4 g | 523% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 43.3 mg | 241% | |
| Potassium | 5028 mg | 107% | |
*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.
