Slow-Cooked BBQ Pulled Beef

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Buns for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Beef: Start by trimming any excess fat from the beef chuck roast. Cut the roast into large chunks to ensure even cooking in your slow cooker.

2. 2

   Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the beef chunks, sautéed onions and garlic, beef broth, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and all the spices. Mix well to ensure the beef is coated in the sauce.

4. 4

   Set the Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

5. 5

   Shred the Beef: Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the beef into bite-sized pieces.

6. 6

   Simmer the Sauce: If desired, transfer the remaining sauce to a saucepan and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to thicken it slightly, which enhances the flavor.

7. 7

   Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the sauce to ensure each piece is well coated.

8. 8

   Serve the pulled beef on toasted buns with additional BBQ sauce as desired. Garnish with coleslaw if you like for extra crunch!