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If you're looking to feed a crowd with very little effort, then this Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Beef is the answer!  It's delicious, and it only takes 5 minutes to prepare!
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Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Beef

If you're looking to feed a crowd with very little effort, then this Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Beef is the answer!  It's delicious, and it only takes 5 minutes to prepare!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, beef, sandwich, slow cooker
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Calories: 358kcal
Author: David

Ingredients

For the Shredded Beef

  • 4 pound boneless beef chuck roast
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 18-oz. bottle barbecue sauce

For the Sandwiches

  • 8 hamburger buns
  • prepared cole slaw
  • sliced pickles

Instructions

  • Spread mustard on top of roast and then place into slow cooker. Sprinkle spices over roast and then pour barbecue sauce on top.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours.
  • Transfer beef to a large cutting board; shred using 2 forks. Return beef to slow cooker and stir until well combined.
  • Continue cooking for 1 more hour. (Tip: Remove the lid of the slow cooker for the last 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.)
  • Place several spoonfuls of shredded beef onto each bun. Top with prepared cole slaw and sliced pickles.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg
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