Description
Dutch Oven Pulled Beef is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings the taste of barbecue right to your home kitchen. This recipe features tender, slow-braised beef infused with a robust spice blend, creating a mouthwatering crust that locks in moisture and flavor. Perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or cozy nights in, this versatile dish can be served on soft buns, in tacos, or over rice. With minimal prep time and hands-off cooking, you’ll have more time to enjoy your meal and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lb boneless chuck roast (or boston butt)
- 2–4 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground pepper
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Trim excess fat from the beef and cut it into 4-inch chunks; coat with the spice mixture.
- Heat avocado oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef pieces until browned on all sides.
- Place seared beef back into the pot, add water, cover with a lid, and braise for 3-4 hours.
- Remove from oven; shred beef using forks and mix back into the pot with juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup pulled beef (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg