Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Crockpot BBQ Shredded Beef recipe, perfect for any occasion. This slow-cooked delight transforms a simple chuck roast into melt-in-your-mouth shreds of savory beef, infused with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. With minimal preparation time and maximum flavor, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dish that your family will love. Ideal for sandwiches, rice bowls, or as a standalone meal, this versatile recipe is sure to impress at game days, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. Get ready for an explosion of flavors that keeps everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs. chuck roast
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup beef broth
- Barbecue sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cut the chuck roast into large pieces (about 3-4 inches) and season each piece thoroughly with the spice mixture.
- Pour beef broth into the crockpot and add the seasoned beef pieces.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until tender.
- After cooking, transfer the beef to a tray and shred it using two forks.
- Mix in your desired amount of barbecue sauce or serve it on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added moisture, return shredded beef to the crockpot with reserved juices or extra barbecue sauce before serving. Customize your dish by experimenting with different barbecue sauces or spices to suit your taste.