Slow Cooker Tender Pulled Beef: Easy Recipe for Juicy Perfection
Discover the ultimate recipe for tender, juicy pulled beef cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned.
- Place the sliced onions and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
- Put the seared beef chuck on top of the onions and garlic.
- In a bowl, mix the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove the beef, shred it with two forks, and return it to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Serve hot with desired sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped peppers or carrots to the slow cooker.
- This dish pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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