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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Beef

Tender pulled beef slowly cooked in a smoky barbecue sauce with caramelized onions and garlic, perfect for sandwiches or sides.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 pounds chuck roast Look for grass-fed beef for improved flavor and nutrition.
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Opt for a sodium-reduced sauce to control sodium intake without sacrificing taste.
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Buns or sides for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker, ensuring it’s nestled comfortably.
  2. In a bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, sliced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour this mixture over the roast, ensuring it’s well-coated.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the beef is tender and easily shreddable.
  2. Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks.
  3. Return the shredded beef to the pot and mix well with the sauce.
Serving
  1. Enjoy the pulled beef on buns or alongside your favorite sides.

Notes

For added nutrition, consider mixing in shredded carrots or chopped bell peppers. Using whole grain buns increases fiber.