Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering goodness of Crockpot BBQ Pulled Beef, a dish that transforms a simple beef shoulder into tender, flavorful meat with minimal effort. Perfect for any occasion—be it potlucks, game days, or cozy family dinners—this easy recipe lets your slow cooker do all the work. With a robust spice rub and the right cooking liquids, each bite bursts with rich, smoky flavor that pairs beautifully with your favorite BBQ sauce. Serve it on toasted buns for satisfying sandwiches, or get creative and enjoy it in tacos or over rice. This versatile dish is sure to impress guests and make weeknight meals exciting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lb beef shoulder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
- 12 hamburger buns
- Coleslaw (optional, for topping)
- Pickles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, and optional cayenne.
- Pat the beef shoulder dry and rub the spice mixture all over the meat.
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seasoned beef on top.
- Pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around the meat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef using forks and mix with BBQ sauce in the slow cooker to coat evenly.
- Serve on toasted buns with optional toppings like coleslaw and pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg