Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of this Comforting Sweet Savory Pulled Beef, a dish that transforms tender beef chuck roast into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. Slow-cooked with sweet and savory spices, this recipe fills your home with an irresistible aroma, perfect for chilly winter nights. Serve it on buns, over rice, or in tacos for a versatile meal that brings family and friends together. Get ready to savor every bite of this cozy comfort food!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic.
- Sear the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until golden brown.
- Add aromatics: Stir in chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Combine in slow cooker: Transfer beef and onion mixture to a slow cooker. Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, beef broth, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred and serve: Remove the beef from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, mix back into the sauce, and serve as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) / 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg