Description
A delicious and satisfying Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Beef, infused with smoky and tangy flavors, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 beef roast (shoulder or brisket)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a hot skillet, add oil and sear the beef on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until tender and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker, top with sautéed onions and garlic, and pour BBQ sauce over the top. Add any optional seasonings if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef can be shredded easily.
- Remove beef from the slow cooker, shred it using two forks, and return it to the sauce to soak up more flavor before serving.
Notes
Let the beef rest a few minutes before shredding to retain moisture. Keep the lid on the slow cooker during cooking to prevent steam loss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: BBQ, pulled beef, slow cooker, Southern, comfort food