Barbecue Shredded Beef

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 hrs 10 mins

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    512 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Barbecue Shredded Beef

This slow cooker shredded beef is seriously out of this world good and I believe it's thanks to a special little secret of mine that I'm about to share with you.

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Ingredients

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For the dry rub:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper powder see notes
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes

For the beef:

  • 3 pounds chuck roast
  • 2-3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup bottled or homemade barbecue sauce

For serving:

  • 8 hamburger buns
  • pickle slices
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Instructions

To make the dry rub:

  1. Add the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, chipotle powder, and parsley to a small bowl and stir to combine. Remove 1 tablespoon of dry rub and set aside for later.

To make the shredded beef:

  1. Coat all sides of the chuck roast with the mustard.
  2. Liberally coat the roast in the dry rub. You may not need all of the rub. Store any excess in a covered container for another use. It will keep for a few months in your spice cabinet.
  3. Place roast in a slow cooker and cover the lid. No liquid is needed. Cook on low for 8 hours or until the roast is easily pulled apart with two forks.
  4. Shred the meat with two forks and transfer to a large skillet. Sprinkle with the reserved tablespoon of dry rub and add barbecue sauce. Stir to combine.
  5. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  6. Serve on sandwich buns with pickles, if desired.

Notes

  • This dry rub is easy to make, but you can also use a store bought dry rub if you prefer. We add quite a bit to the roast, making sure to liberally coat it. 
  • You can swap the chipotle powder for cayenne if preferred. Use as much or as little as you like, depending on spice preferences. As is, the rub does have a little kick but the finished product isn't very spicy. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1sandwich Calories 512kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1456mg (61%) Potassium 821mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1997IU (40%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 512 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 512kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1456mg 61%
Potassium 821mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1997IU 40%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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