Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Slow Cooker Pulled Beef recipe, a perfect dish for any occasion. With tender, juicy beef slow-cooked in a rich and sweet sauce, it’s an ideal centerpiece for gatherings, game days, or cozy family dinners. This recipe offers incredible versatility—serve it as a sandwich with crunchy coleslaw, over fluffy rice, or even as a topping for nachos. The combination of smoky and spicy notes will surely impress your guests and become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- â…“ cup apple cider vinegar
- â…“ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (3- to 4-pound) boneless beef shoulder or beef butt
- Cornstarch (for thickening)
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, whisk together the onion, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, mustard powder, Sriracha, salt, and optional liquid smoke until smooth.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper and add it to the slow cooker. Spoon the sauce over the beef.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours or LOW for 8 to 10 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef in a large bowl and thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixed with water. Return the beef to the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg