Easy BBQ Beef Slow Cooker Recipe: Tender, Fall-Apart Crockpot Roast

Slow Cooker Barbeque: The Ultimate bbq beef slow cooker Recipe

The bbq beef slow cooker method creates melt-in-your-mouth, fall-apart beef that’s perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients for bbq beef slow cooker

• 3 pound boneless chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups bottled barbecue sauce (your favorite flavor)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions: How to Cook bbq beef slow cooker

1. Season the Roast: Pat the chuck roast dry. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly over all sides.
2. Layer in Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned roast into the base of your slow cooker crockpot. Pour the barbecue sauce over the top, making sure it’s fully coated.
3. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the meat easily shreds with two forks.
4. Shred & Serve: Remove the roast and shred directly in the cooker, stirring to blend with the sauce. Serve on buns, over rice, or alongside coleslaw.
5. Optional Finishes: For extra flavor, broil shredded beef on a baking sheet for 2–3 minutes to caramelize edges.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

In just 10 minutes of prep and the hands-off magic of a slow cooker, you get a crowd-pleasing meal with minimal effort. The tender roast absorbs every drop of smoky BBQ sauce, making each bite irresistible.

Tips & Variations

• Spicy Kick: Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of hot sauce or chili powder.
• Flavor Swap: Use a mustard-based sauce or add a splash of apple cider vinegar for tang.
• Make-Ahead: Refrigerate cooked beef in sauce, then reheat in the slow cooker an hour before serving.
• Serving Ideas: Slider buns, baked potatoes, nachos or loaded fries.

Nutrition & Serving Details

Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 10 m | Cook Time: 6–8 h | Total Time: 7 h 10 m

Per Serving: 344 kcal; 23g Carbs; 21g Protein; 18g Fat (7g Sat. Fat); 17g Sugar; 895mg Sodium; 0g Fiber; 74mg Cholesterol.

Enjoy the ease and flavor of your bbq beef slow cooker.

Original recipe: Allrecipes Slow Cooker Barbeque