Classic Crockpot BBQ Pulled Beef
This easy recipe delivers tender, flavor-packed pulled beef with minimal effort, perfect for sandwiches or main dishes. Simply sear the beef, combine with a savory BBQ sauce mixture, and let your slow cooker do the rest.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Crockpot
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Two forks
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pound chuck roast
- 18-20 ounces BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- 1 yellow onion roughly chopped
- 3-4 garlic minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer seared beef to the crockpot. Scatter chopped onion and minced garlic around and over the beef.
- Whisk together BBQ sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Pour this mixture over beef and onions.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the beef is very tender.
- Carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the beef into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Return shredded beef to the crockpot, stirring it into the BBQ sauce. Simmer on warm for 15-20 minutes to meld flavors, then serve.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the BBQ sauce mixture. Serve on burger buns with coleslaw for a complete meal.