Whole30 Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef
Get ready to savor the smoky, tangy flavors of Whole30 Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef—a melt-in-your-mouth recipe that’s both wholesome and indulgent! This dish features a tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection, infused with a robust homemade BBQ sauce made from tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and other Whole30-compliant ingredients. The simple prep involves searing the beef for a beautifully golden crust and layering it with sautéed onions, garlic, and a flavorful blend of spices before letting the slow cooker work its magic for eight hours. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it on crisp lettuce wraps, atop roasted veggies, or alongside your favorite Whole30 sides. With bold barbecue flavor and easy, hands-off cooking, this dish is sure to become a new favorite in your healthy meal rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Whole30 compliant beef broth
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 quarter cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (check for compliance)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon celery seed
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Begin by seasoning the beef chuck roast with sea salt and black pepper on all sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms.
Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Pour in the beef broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits, then add this mixture to the slow cooker with the beef.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, onion powder, celery seed, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker, ensuring that the meat is mostly covered by the liquid.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it well with the sauce. Let it heat through for another 15-20 minutes.
Serve the Whole30 Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef on lettuce wraps, alongside roasted vegetables, or as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.8 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.6 g | 568% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 4490 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 258.7 g | 517% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 44.3 mg | 246% | |
| Potassium | 6197 mg | 132% | |
*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.
