Zesty Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Recipe
This delicious Barbecued Beef recipe features a tender, slow-cooked chuck roast simmered in a tangy, smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for feeding a crowd, it’s served on toasted sandwich buns and topped with extra sauce for a zesty, satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 9 hrs
- Total Time: 9 hrs 20 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Barbecue Sauce
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Meat
- 1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients required for the recipe to ensure a smooth cooking process without interruptions.
- Make the Barbecue Sauce: In a bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Season Sauce: Add salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder to the sauce mixture. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Prepare Chuck Roast: Place the 4-pound boneless chuck roast into the slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
- Add Sauce to Meat: Pour the prepared barbecue sauce mixture over the chuck roast, ensuring the meat is well-coated.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the Low setting for 8 to 10 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and infused with sauce flavors.
- Shred Beef: Carefully remove the chuck roast from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks to create pulled beef.
- Combine and Continue Cooking: Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the remaining sauce to coat thoroughly. Cook for an additional hour on Low to intensify flavor and warmth.
- Serve: Spoon the barbecued beef onto toasted sandwich buns. Add extra barbecue sauce if desired, and serve hot for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker for the best tender and flavorful results.
- Adjust the cooking time within the 8 to 10 hours range depending on your slow cooker and how tender you like the meat.
- For extra smoky flavor, increase the liquid smoke slightly but use sparingly as it is potent.
- Serve with coleslaw or pickles for added texture and flavor contrast.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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