Slow Cooker Beef Barbecue

If you haven’t already noticed, I’m a big fan of my slow cooker. I use it at least once a week because it’s a great time-saver. I throw some ingredients into the pot in the morning, and dinner is hot and waiting for us at the end of the day. It’s like magic!

Another thing that’s like magic? This Slow Cooker Beef Barbecue! It reminds me of the beef barbecue that my mom makes on the stovetop – sweet, tender, and full of flavor. Pure comfort food, in my book!

Ingredients – Here’s What You’ll Need;

• Beef Chuck Roast
• Onion
• Barbecue Sauce
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Dijon Mustard
• Liquid Smoke
• Garlic Powder
• Sandwich Buns (optional)

So even though Keith is a master smoker and makes the best smoked barbecue around town, I rely on these sandwiches for a satisfying weeknight meal when my resident Smoke Master is otherwise occupied. And by the way — Keith and the boys totally give this dinner the stamp of approval!

Serve the barbecue sandwiches with coleslaw or salad and potato chips on the side, and your family will be very happy!

What To Do With Leftovers

If you have left-overs, the meat freezes really well. A good way to switch it up? Stuff the extra barbecue in tacos, in quesadillas, on pizza, or inside a baked potato!

More Beef Recipes To Try:

• 4-Ingredient Ground Beef Casserole
• Dump and Bake Beef Stroganoff Casserole
• Easy Beef Enchiladas
• Melt In Your Mouth Braised Beef Brisket

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Slow Cooker Beef Barbecue

5 from 2 votes

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 9 hours hours

Total: 9 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 504 kcal

Author: Blair Lonergan

Slow cooker beef barbecue that's juicy, tender and absolutely delicious! Enjoy on a bun with sides such as coleslaw and salad.

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Equipment

• 6-7 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

  

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• 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 2.5 - 3 lbs.)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 ¾ cups barbecue sauce (I use an 18-ounce bottle of Stubbs Original)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons liquid smoke (optional)
• Optional, for serving: sandwich buns, coleslaw, pickles

Instructions

• Spray the liner of a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place the onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Pat the beef dry. Season on both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• Place the beef on top of the onion in the slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke (if using).
• Pour the sauce over the beef. Cover and cook until the beef shreds easily with two forks, about 8-10 hours on LOW or 4-5 hours on HIGH.
• In a separate bowl or on a cutting board or rimmed sheet pan, shred the beef with two forks. Return the meat to slow cooker and stir it into the sauce.
• Serve the meat on sandwich buns and garnish with coleslaw or sliced pickles, if desired.

Notes

Cooking just for two? This cooked barbecue freezes really well, so stash away any leftovers in airtight containers and save for later meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of beef plus 2 tablespoons sauceCalories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 38gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1530mgPotassium: 921mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 221IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 5mg

Keyword: Beef barbecue, Slow Cooker Beef

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Author: Blair Lonergan

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This recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Barbecue was originally published in April, 2013. The photos were updated in June, 2017.