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Ultimate Slow-Cooked BBQ Beef Sandwiches

This zesty slow-cooked bbq beef features chuck roast that simmers for hours with a homemade barbecue sauce until it's fall-apart tender. Pile the succulent shredded meat onto soft buns for irresistible sandwiches that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 276
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large sweet onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 12 hamburger buns for serving
  • Coleslaw pickles, or sliced onions (optional, for serving)

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until well-browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Transfer the seared roast to your slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add chopped onions. Cook until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
  4. Add ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef in the slow cooker, covering it completely.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is extremely tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  7. Once cooked, transfer the beef to a large bowl, leaving the sauce in the slow cooker.
  8. Using two forks, shred the beef, removing any remaining fat or gristle.
  9. If the sauce in the slow cooker seems too thin, set it to high and cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes to reduce and thicken.
  10. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to coat evenly with the sauce. Keep warm until ready to serve.
  11. Serve the bbq beef on hamburger buns, topped with coleslaw, pickles, or sliced onions if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 19gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 562mgSugar: 12g
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