Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef

Get ready to transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly tender Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef! Made from a succulent beef chuck roast seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic, and a hint of brown sugar, this melt-in-your-mouth dish is slow-cooked to perfection in a tangy, homemade barbecue sauce. The deep flavor comes from a harmonious blend of apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of beef broth, keeping the roast juicy and flavorful. Perfectly shredded and soaked in its savory sauce, this barbecue beef is ideal for serving on buttery sandwich rolls or alongside your favorite sides. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for busy days, game-day feasts, or backyard barbecues. Whether served as barbecue beef sandwiches or over mashed potatoes, this slow-cooker favorite will have your family coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 pieces optional hamburger buns or sandwich rolls

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the yellow onion into thin rings, then peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with the salt, black pepper, paprika, and smoked paprika.

Step 3

In the bottom of your slow cooker, place the sliced onions and minced garlic evenly as a base layer.

Step 4

Place the seasoned beef roast on top of the onion and garlic mixture.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, beef broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar until fully combined.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture over the beef roast in the slow cooker, ensuring it is evenly coated.

Step 7

Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.

Step 8

Once cooked, carefully remove the beef and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.

Step 9

Allow the shredded beef to absorb the sauce on the WARM setting for 10–15 minutes.

Step 10

Serve the barbecue beef warm on its own or on hamburger buns or sandwich rolls for a delicious barbecue beef sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2626.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5231.0

Total Fat 285.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 11154.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 391.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 224.4g
Protein 278.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 645.7mg	0%
Iron 50.4mg	0%
Potassium 5825.2mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 29.8%