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Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Beef

Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Beef

Published: Mar 17, 2019 · Modified: May 16, 2019 by Farah Abumaizar · Leave a Comment

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Imagine you could spend 5 minutes throwing things into a pan, then come back 8 hours later and that’s your dinner all ready for you. You can! Yay for slow cookers. I don’t use mine a ton, but every couple of weeks or so it really saves my life. I like using mine especially with dishes using beef or chicken. You end up with the most tender meat (I see you lamb shanks). This beef chili is another great example of a family pleasing slow cooker meal. Both of the above can also be made in a regular stove top or oven, but it’s kind of fun to just set it and forget it, like you do with this slow cooker pulled bbq beef.

This recipe came about when I had a couple of friends coming over for a game night. I don’t usually like cooking Friday nights (that’s the start of our weekend here in the Middle East), but we had a streak of disappointing delivery orders. This time, I wanted us to eat good food. So I made it myself! it barely counted as cooking anyway, so my Friday relaxation was still intact. I adapted it from The Real Food RD’s website, and it came out perfectly.

The Cast of Ingredients

You have boneless beef chuck roast which will cook up all tender and soft and shred perfectly. An onion that’s sliced up and softens and glazes as the meat cooks. Tomato paste, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar (ends up tasting kind of like a less cloyingly sweet version of tangy bbq sauce). Of course, your spices. You’ll use garlic power, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper and chili powder. Don’t confuse chili powder for cayenne pepper. I did that once and barely lived to tell the tale.

Note, if you can’t find chili powder in the supermarket (Typical in Bahrain), at the bottom of the recipe I have a note on how to easily make your own. I have my homemade mix stored on my spice shelf now and it always comes in handy.

Browning the meat?

In the original recipe, they give you the option of browning the meat before putting it in the slow cooker. Browning the meat is a great way to lock in the flavor and juiciness. In the spirit of a complete no fuss meal, I completely ignored this option. Let me tell you, I did not miss it. I think more than enough flavor and juiciness comes through with the slow cooking of the meat to compensate for anything extra you’d get by browning the meat. Plus, I didn’t want the whole house to smell like meat and didn’t want the extra dishes so that’s my reasoning behind it anyway!

Set it and forget it.

All you need to do is combine all the ingredients, cook on low heat for 8-10 hours until cooked through and tender. Remove the meat, shred it with two forks, then return it to the sauce and onions. That’s it! To serve, you have several options. I heaped it on toasted buttered burger buns, with some ready made coleslaw and pickles and we loved it like that. For a healthier option, this would make an awesome loaded sweet potato. I had leftovers on top of spelt spaghetti and I swear it made for the best meal!

Slow Cooked Pulled BBQ Beef

Easy set it and forget it meal, slow cooked shredded  beef in a healthy homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for making sandwiches with.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 400kcal
Author: Farah Abumaizar

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg boneless beef chuck roast (around 3 lb)
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 carton tomato paste (6oz/ 180g)
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 11/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 heaped tsp paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Slice the onions and place on the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Cut beef roast into 3 large chunks, and transfer to the slow cooker with the onions.
  • Mix together all the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until well combine and pour over beef and onions. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat shreds easily.
  • Remove from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks, then return and toss with thes sauce and onions.

Notes

Adapted from the Real Food Dietitians
 
 
  • To make your own chili powder, mix together 2 tablespoons of paprika, 2 teaspoons oregano,  1 1/2 teaspoon cumin,  1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoons onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Above recipe is from www.allrecipes.com

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal
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Hi, I'm Farah! I've been cooking and baking most of my life. I love Middle Eastern food, and decadent breakfast and desserts. Welcome to my food world!

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