This easy slow cooker meal takes about 5 minutes to prepare. It’s a simple combination: a pot roast, seasoned salt, pepper, and barbecue sauce. It’s a great meal for a busy day. Just throw everything in the slow cooker, set the timer, and push the button!
When the roast is done, shred it and serve it in sandwich buns or serve it as a main dish with potatoes or rice and vegetables. I cook it on low for about 5 to 7 hours.
Recipe Variations
- Onions: Add a sliced onion to the pot with the beef.
- Smokiness: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of liquid smoke along with the barbecue sauce.
- Spices: Add some heat with a dash of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
Do I need to add liquid to the slow cooker?
The slow cooker, especially when set to cook on low, creates moisture from condensation, so there’s usually no need to add liquids. If your slow cooker tends to cook higher and reduce liquids, check it after a few hours and add a splash of broth or water.
Print4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef BBQ
Looking for a simple and quick slow cooker meal? Try this 4-ingredient BBQ beef recipe. Just set it and forget it!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beef, Barbecue
- Method: Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 3-pound beef pot roast (e.g., lean chuck, rump)
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 18-ounce bottle barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Pat the meat dry with paper towels, sprinkle all over with seasoned salt and pepper, and place it in the slow cooker.
- Pour the bbq sauce over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until very tender.
