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Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Sandwiches

Elina James
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pulled Beef
  • 3 lbs (1.4 kg) beef chuck roast
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For Serving
  • 6–8 sandwich buns or rolls
  • Extra barbecue sauce (optional)
  • Coleslaw (optional topping)
  • Pickles (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare beef: Trim excess fat from the chuck roast. Season all sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, and onion powder.
  • Sear beef (optional but recommended): Heat a skillet with oil over medium-high heat and sear beef on all sides until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, combine beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Pour over beef in slow cooker.
  • Add onions: Place sliced onions around and on top of the beef.
  • Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender and easily shredded with forks.
  • Shred beef: Remove beef from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return shredded beef to slow cooker and mix with sauce.
  • Assemble sandwiches: Spoon pulled beef onto sandwich buns. Top with extra barbecue sauce, coleslaw, or pickles if desired.