Fall-apart tender, juicy, and packed with smoky-sweet flavor — this slow cooker pulled beef is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, or just piled high on a plate!
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs chuck roast or beef brisket
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional for serving:
- Burger buns or sandwich rolls
- Pickles or coleslaw
- Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep the Beef:
Pat beef dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
2️⃣ Load the Slow Cooker:
Add sliced onion and garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seasoned beef on top. Pour in beef broth, then drizzle with BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar.
3️⃣ Slow Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
4️⃣ Shred & Sauce:
Remove beef, shred with two forks. Skim fat from the juices, then return beef to the pot and mix with the flavorful BBQ sauce mixture.
5️⃣ Serve:
Pile onto buns, top with coleslaw or pickles, and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired. Also great in wraps, tacos, or over mashed potatoes!
Quick Info:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low)
- Total Time: ~8 hours 10 minutes
- Servings: 6–8
- Calories: ~430 per serving (without bun)
Tips & Variations:
- Add 1 tsp liquid smoke for extra smoky flavor.
- Make it spicy with hot BBQ sauce or a dash of cayenne.
- Use leftovers in sliders, quesadillas, or beef nachos.
- Freezer-friendly — just cool and store in zip bags for up to 2 months!
