Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Beef
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
509 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Beef
Description
Slow Cooked BBQ Pulled Beef is prepared by seasoning beef chuck roast with salt and pepper before coating it with a homemade barbecue sauce composed of Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion flakes, apple cider vinegar, paprika, brown sugar, ketchup, and dry mustard powder. The meat and sauce cook together on low heat in a crock pot for 6 to 8 hours, resulting in a tender roast that easily shreds. After cooking, the liquid is skimmed of fat and reduced to thicken the sauce, enhancing its flavors and texture.
The shredded beef is piled onto toasted hamburger buns and then topped with the reduced barbecue sauce, creating a flavorful and juicy sandwich. This method ensures each bite is moist and richly coated. This sandwich pairs well with simple sides like coleslaw or baked beans, offering a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
For BBQ Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
- 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon mustard powder dry
- 1/2 oz barbecue sauce 16 (use 8 oz, prepared, bottle
For Beef
- 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast or any other cut you'd prefer
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 Hamburger Bun
Instructions
- Place the meat in a cutting surface, trim the excess fat and pat it dry with a paper towel. Rub salt and pepper all over. Cut into 2-3 pieces
- In a bowl, place all the sauce ingredients together. Mix with a spoon until combined
- Place the sauce inside the crock pot
- Add the meat inside the crock pot as well. With a spoon turn the beef so it is coated evenly with the sauce on all sides
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours
- When meat becomes tender, remove from the crock pot and set it on a cutting board
- Skim the fat from the sauce and place all the liquid on a small saucepan over medium low heat
- Simmer the sauce for 10-20 minutes so it can reduce and thicken (optional)
- With 2 forks, shred the beef
- Toast the hamburger buns
- Place shredded meat on top of the bun, pour sauce and top with the other bun
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Sandwich | |
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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