Whole30 Hawaiian Barbecue Beef

Savor a taste of the tropics with this Whole30 Hawaiian Barbecue Beef recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece that's as wholesome as it is flavorful. Featuring tender, fall-apart beef chuck roast infused with a sweet and tangy marinade of pineapple juice, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar, this dish is elevated with hints of garlic, fresh ginger, and smoked paprika. The addition of juicy pineapple chunks and vibrant red bell peppers makes it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Perfectly suited for meal prep or serving a crowd, this paleo and Whole30-compliant recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and bursting with bold barbecue flavor. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with cauliflower rice, roasted veggies, or a crisp green salad. Whether you're embracing a Whole30 reset or just love Hawaiian-inspired cuisine, this recipe is guaranteed to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 0.5 cup coconut aminos
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 sliced red bell pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the beef chuck roast in a slow cooker.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple juice, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Pour the mixture over the beef roast in the slow cooker, covering the beef entirely with the marinade.

Step 4

Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.

Step 5

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.

Step 7

Add the slurry to the sauce in the slow cooker, stirring constantly until it thickens to create a barbecue sauce.

Step 8

Return the shredded beef to the sauce in the slow cooker, mixing well to coat the beef with the sauce.

Step 9

Add pineapple chunks and sliced red bell pepper to the slow cooker, stir to combine and let them warm through for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Serve the Hawaiian Barbecue Beef garnished with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2115.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3877.2

Total Fat 273.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1020.6mg	0%
Sodium 5291.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 79.3g
Protein 248.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 254.6mg	0%
Iron 39.1mg	0%
Potassium 4584.6mg	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: 63.3%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 11.1%