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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.
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
Ingredients
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
Instructions
To make the dry rub:
- 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.
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To make the shredded beef:
- Coat all sides of the chuck roast with the mustard.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- 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
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
% 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.