Description
Discover how to make The Best Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Recipe that’s juicy and flavorful! Try it tonight and impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef shoulder or butt (boneless or bone-in)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: Pat the beef shoulder dry with paper towels and trim excess fat if desired.
- Season the Beef: In a mixing bowl, whisk together chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the beef.
- Sear the Beef (Optional): Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to a slow cooker and deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken broth, pouring it into the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook: Add chicken broth to the slow cooker with the beef. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until tender.
- Serve: Shred the beef in its juices and serve with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg