🔥 Legendary Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

“My husband scraped the plate clean. My kids came back for thirds. This recipe is officially a legend.”

This melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef is slow-cooked until perfectly tender, then soaked in a rich, savory sauce. It’s effortless comfort food that tastes like you worked all day.

📝 Ingredients

• 3–4 lb chuck roast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• ½ cup BBQ sauce (or tomato sauce for classic style)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Sear the Beef (Optional but Recommended)

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Season roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Sear on all sides until browned (about 3–4 minutes per side).

2️⃣ Slow Cook

Place sliced onion and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the roast on top.
Pour in beef broth, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.

Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until the beef is fall-apart tender.

3️⃣ Shred & Finish

Remove beef and shred with two forks.
Return shredded meat to the slow cooker and mix with the sauce.
Let it soak for 15–20 minutes before serving.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Piled onto toasted sandwich buns
• Over mashed potatoes or rice
• Inside tacos or wraps
• With roasted vegetables

💡 Why Everyone Loves It

• Super tender and juicy
• Minimal prep
• Family-approved comfort food
• Perfect for meal prep

Warning: Don’t expect leftovers. 😉