Whole30 Classic Beef BBQ

Tender, smoky, and irresistibly flavorful, this Whole30 Classic Beef BBQ is the ultimate comfort food that fits perfectly into your clean-eating lifestyle. Made with a melt-in-your-mouth beef chuck roast slow-cooked for hours in a rich, Whole30-compliant sauce of crushed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and date syrup, this recipe captures the essence of BBQ without the added sugar or processed ingredients. Infused with bold spices like smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin, every bite delivers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors. The secret? A quick sear in coconut oil to lock in the juices and slow roasting in a Dutch oven for fall-apart tenderness. This crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for meal prep or family dinners, serving six generously. Enjoy it as-is or pile it onto a plate of roasted vegetables for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 large Onion
• 4 large Garlic cloves
• 14 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cup Date syrup
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast.

Step 3

Season the roast with salt and black pepper, ensuring each side is covered.

Step 4

Heat coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Sear the beef roast in the Dutch oven for 4-5 minutes on each side to brown. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 6

Peel and finely dice the large onion.

Step 7

Mince the large garlic cloves.

Step 8

In the same Dutch oven, reduce heat to medium, and add the diced onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 9

Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Step 10

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, date syrup, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, and coconut aminos.

Step 11

Place the seared beef back into the Dutch oven and coat it with the sauce.

Step 12

Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 13

Allow to cook for about 4 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 14

Remove the beef from the pot and shred using two forks.

Step 15

Mix the shredded beef with the remaining sauce in the pot.

Step 16

Serve the Whole30 Classic Beef BBQ warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2159.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4107.2

Total Fat 302.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 132.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 5472.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 69.5g
Protein 255.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 402.7mg	0%
Iron 44.0mg	0%
Potassium 5963.2mg	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: 65.4%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 10.1%