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slow cooker barbecued beef shown in a toasted bun with lettuce and tomatoes

Slow Cooker Barbecued Beef

Diana Rattray
This slow cooker barbecued beef makes delicious sandwiches, perfect for an everyday meal, tailgating, or game day party.
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Servings 6 to 8 servings
Calories 376
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 (3-pound) chuck roast
  • ½ cup cola or Dr. Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce, divided

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Instructions

  • Put the chopped onion in the crockery insert of a slow cooker (3 1/2- to 6-quart size). Cut the roast into 2 pieces and place on the onion layer. Combine the cola, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, vinegar, and ½ cup of the barbecue sauce. Pour the mixture over the roast. Refrigerate the remaining barbecue sauce; you’ll use it later.
    1 cup onion | 1 (3-pound) chuck roast | 1/2 cup cola or Dr. Pepper | 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce | 1/2 tsp garlic powder | 1/4 tsp ground black pepper | 1 tbsp cider vinegar | ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • Cover the slow cooker; cook the beef on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, or until the roast is tender enough to shred easily. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and pour the cooking juices into a fat separator. Set the defatted juices aside.
    • Tip: Save a small amount of the cooking liquid before discarding it in case you want to loosen the shredded beef.
  • Shred the meat with two forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker and stir in the remaining barbecue sauce. Add a little of the reserved cooking juice, if needed, to moisten the beef. Cover and cook on HIGH for 10 to 15 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
    ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • Serve the beef on toasted sandwich buns with your favorite salads, slaw, and baked beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 699mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 4mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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