Description
A versatile, tender, and flavor-packed slow-cooked shredded beef that’s perfect for tacos, salads, or just on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 lbs beef chuck roast (cut into 3 or 4 large chunks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season and sear: Generously season beef chunks with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sear in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Load the slow cooker: Place seared beef into slow cooker.
- Whisk the sauce: Mix beef broth, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, then pour over beef.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours or High for 5 to 6 hours.
- Shred: Transfer beef to a baking sheet and shred with forks.
- Caramelize: Broil shredded beef with leftover juices for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Serve: Toss beef in natural juices and serve hot.
Notes
Make-ahead tips include preparing sauce and seasoning the beef the night before. Customize with different BBQ sauces or add heat with hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: shredded beef, slow cooked, tacos, comfort food, family dinner