Easy Crock Pot BBQ Beef Roast

BBQ beef cooked in the crock pot served on small french rolls with slaw and pickle spears resting on parchment paper.

4.60 from 10 reviews

Easy Crock Pot BBQ Beef Roast

Tender, juicy beef pot roast, cooked low and slow in homemade BBQ sauce is one of life's simple pleasures! Served as a sandwich, or as a main dish with sides, rich, BBQ beef roast is a mouthwatering recipe that's hearty and delicious.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 378kcal

Author: Donya Mullins

Equipment

Crock Pot

Ingredients

1 3-4 pound chuck roast
3 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¾ - 1 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons paprika
½ cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
olive oil

Instructions

Generously salt and pepper all sides of the chuck roast. Drizzle oil in a skillet and sear the roast on high heat until browned on all sides. Place the roast in the crock pot.
In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, worcestershire sauce, onion, mustard, honey and paprika.
Pour beef broth over the roast, then drizzle on the homemade BBQ sauce. Place the lid on the crock pot. Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the roast is fall-apart tender.
Remove roast from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Serve on warm rolls for sandwiches or as a main dish with your favorite sides.

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Notes

Oven Instructions: sear the roast in a dutch oven. Pour beef stock into the pot and drizzle homemade BBQ sauce over the roast. Cover and cook at 350 degrees for 2 to 2 ½ hours (30 minutes per pound) until the roast is fork tender.
Storing Leftovers: Put the beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, stoptop, or crock pot before serving.
To Freeze: Follow the cooking instructions, shred the beef, then place it in a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag. Place in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight, then heat thoroughly.

Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

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