Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this effortless Crock Pot Pulled Beef recipe. This dish promises tender, juicy beef that melts in your mouth, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With a blend of aromatic spices and seasonings, each bite bursts with flavor. Serve it on soft brioche buns, in tacos, or over rice—this versatile recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table! Plus, it’s perfect for meal prep; enjoy leftovers throughout the week or serve it to friends on game day. Get ready to savor a meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–7 pounds beef butt or shoulder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
- Barbecue sauce for serving
- Brioche hamburger buns
- Coleslaw
Instructions
- Rub the beef with olive oil and optional liquid smoke.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- Mix together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, dry mustard powder, and brown sugar.
- Coat the seared beef evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the beef in your slow cooker and add barbecue sauce to coat lightly.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and serve on buns or alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 664
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 726mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 72g
- Cholesterol: 210mg