Easy Tangy Barbecued Beef

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this **Easy Tangy Barbecued Beef** recipe—a mouthwatering dish that’s packed with rich, smoky flavor and just the right amount of tang. Perfect for a satisfying family dinner or casual get-together, this recipe transforms a tender beef chuck roast into a saucy, shredded masterpiece. With a marinade of smoky paprika, garlic, and onion seasoning, paired with a bold barbecue sauce enhanced by tangy apple cider vinegar and sweet brown sugar, every bite bursts with savory-sweet goodness. Whether slow-cooked to perfection or baked in the oven, this versatile dish is a breeze to make and pairs wonderfully with rice, sandwiches, or your favorite sides. Quick to prep and irresistibly flavorful, it’s the go-to recipe for barbecue lovers craving fuss-free, fall-apart-tender beef.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 cup Barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Season the beef on all sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to make the tangy barbecue sauce.

Step 6

If using a slow cooker: Place the seared beef into the slow cooker and pour the tangy barbecue sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 7

If using the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the seared beef in a large oven-safe dish or Dutch oven. Pour the tangy barbecue sauce over the top, cover with a lid or foil, and bake for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.

Step 8

Once the beef is fully cooked, transfer it to a large cutting board and shred it using two forks.

Step 9

Mix the shredded beef back into the sauce until evenly coated.

Step 10

Serve hot on its own, over rice, in sandwiches, or alongside your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1282.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3102.5

Total Fat 211.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 4746.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 109.8g
Protein 166.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 239.2mg	0%
Iron 27.5mg	0%
Potassium 3369.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.0%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 17.7%