Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Recipe
Tender and flavorful Slow Cooker BBQ Beef made with a seasoned beef chuck roast cooked low and slow in a savory broth and spices, then shredded and coated in rich barbecue sauce. Perfect for hearty sandwiches or a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-10 hours
- Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasonings
- 3–4 lbs. beef chuck roast
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. hickory liquid smoke
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Vegetables
- 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
Liquids
- 15 oz. beef broth
- 1–2 cups barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Place the beef chuck roast into the slow cooker.
- Add seasonings and onion: Sprinkle the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and hickory liquid smoke evenly over the beef. Add the diced sweet yellow onion on top, then pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the LOW setting for 9 to 10 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and infused with flavor.
- Shred the beef: Once cooked, carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker onto a plate. Use two forks to shred the beef into bite-sized pieces, discarding any excessive fat.
- Reduce cooking liquid: Pour off and discard all but about ½ cup of the cooking liquid left in the slow cooker. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker.
- Add barbecue sauce and heat through: Pour enough barbecue sauce over the shredded beef to coat it evenly. Stir gently to combine and let it warm through for a few minutes in the slow cooker.
- Serve: Spoon the barbecue beef onto hamburger buns or your preferred bread and enjoy a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- For best results, use a well-marbled chuck roast to ensure tender, juicy meat after slow cooking.
- Adjust the barbecue sauce quantity based on your preferred level of sauciness.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add additional spices like smoked paprika or cayenne for extra heat.
- Serve with coleslaw or pickles for a classic BBQ experience.
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