Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef

Get ready to experience the melt-in-your-mouth magic of Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef, the ultimate comfort food for barbecue lovers. This easy slow-cooker recipe transforms a tender, seasoned beef chuck roast into a saucy masterpiece, infused with the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors. With a homemade BBQ sauce featuring classics like ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of liquid smoke, this dish is as rich in flavor as it is simple to prepare. After eight hours of low and slow cooking, the beef becomes irresistibly tender and shreds effortlessly, making it an ideal choice for sandwiches, tacos, or hearty main dishes. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this versatile recipe is a guaranteed hit at family dinners or casual get-togethers.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and season it with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika on all sides.

Step 2

Place the seasoned beef into a slow cooker.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pour the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the beef in the slow cooker.

Step 5

Peel and slice the large onion into rings, then place them on top of the beef.

Step 6

Add 0.5 cup of water to the slow cooker to ensure the beef stays moist while cooking.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and let it rest for a few minutes.

Step 9

Shred the beef using two forks and return it to the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce and onions.

Step 10

Serve the BBQ beef hot with your choice of sides or use it as a filling for sandwiches, tacos, or over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2120.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4054.4

Total Fat 273.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 4794.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 126.1g
Protein 249.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 324.2mg	0%
Iron 39.8mg	0%
Potassium 4564.9mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 15.8%