Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Slow Cooker Shredded Beef that’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or bowls:
🥩 Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the Beef
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
- Optional: Sear in a skillet with olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker
- Place sliced onions and garlic at the bottom
- Put beef on top
- Pour in beef broth, soy sauce, and tomato paste
- Cook
- Low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours
- Meat should be tender and easy to pull apart
- Shred
- Remove beef and shred with two forks
- Return to slow cooker and mix with juices
- Serve
- Use for tacos, sandwiches, over rice, or in salads
Tips
- Add carrots, bell peppers, or potatoes for a one-pot meal
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) before serving
If you want, I can make a version with a tangy BBQ twist that’s perfect for pulled beef sandwiches. Do you want me to do that?
