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BBQ Shredded Beef (One Pot)

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Quick & easy bbq shredded beef recipe, made in one pot in oven/ stovetop with simple ingredients. Juicy, tender, great for tacos, enchiladas, sandwiches.

My family has at least 5 different recipes of shredded beef but this BBQ shredded beef was my personal favorite version, growing up. It's just as flavorful as my One Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken Recipe. The beef is tender and juicy and loaded with bbq sauce.

What kind of beef is used for shredded beef? What beef do you use for pulled beef? What cut of beef is best for shredding?

Chuck roast is best because it's very tender and can be shredded easily.

What is shredded beef called?

It's also called pulled beef.

How do you cook barbecue beef? How do you make pulled beef in the oven? How to make BBQ shredded beef?

Heat oil and sear the roast.
Add garlic, onion, salt, pepper, bbq sauce and mix everything together.
Cook in the oven for 3 hours at 325 degrees.
Reduce liquid on stovetop.
Shred with 2 forks and you are done.

BBQ pulled beef sandwiches

My favorite way to enjoy this beef is in sandwiches. You can really take it over the top with the toppings you choose like lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, cucumbers, onions, olives. cheddar cheese.

Tips for shredded beef barbecue recipe:

Don't skip on searing the roast. It gives this recipe a better flavor and texture.
Use any bbq sauce you like- store-bought or homemade.
Add additional seasonings if you like.
Additional liquid is not needed in this recipe or else it will end up being too watery.
If the roast is too watery, just reduce the liquid on the stovetop by cooking it without the lid for a few minutes.

Slow cooker BBQ shredded beef/ Crockpot BBQ shredded beef

Add all the ingredients plus 1/2 cup beef broth (low sodium) in a crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours and then shred with forks.

Instant pot BBQ shredded beef

Start off by searing the roast in the instant pot, using the saute setting. Then, seal the lid and cook on manual for 50 minutes. Release pressure and shred beef.

Easy bbq shredded beef

Made with very few, simple ingredients that you already have in your kitchen pantry.

BBQ shredded beef tacos

Use this beef to fill hard or soft tacos, along with any toppings of your choice.

BBQ shredded beef sliders

Use this beef to fill sliders, along with additional bbq sauce, some mozzarella cheese and lettuce.

Quick shredded beef

A quicker version can be made in an instant pot, which will take less than 1 hour.

Leftover shredded beef recipes

Use leftovers in:

Lasagna
Pasta
Casseroles
Sandwiches
Sliders
Tacos
Enchiladas
Pizza

Other One Pot Dinner Recipes

One Pot Italian Pot Roast Recipe
Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
Easy Pot Roast Recipe (Stovetop & Oven)

One Pot BBQ Shredded Beef Recipe (Easy Dinner)

One Pot BBQ Shredded Beef Recipe

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 3 hrs

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

Quick & easy bbq shredded beef recipe, made in one pot in oven/ stovetop with simple ingredients. Juicy, tender, great for tacos, enchiladas, sandwiches.

Yield: 6 People

2 tbsp Oil
3 pound Boneless chuck roast, Trimmed of excess fat
Salt, To taste
Pepper, To taste
2 tbsp Garlic, Finely minced
1 cup Onion, Finely chopped
1 bottle BBQ sauce, 28 oz. bottle

Heat oil in an oven-safe nonstick pot over medium-high heat.
Add the roast and sear on all the sides.
Add garlic and onion and saute until fragrant (About 2 minutes)
Add barbecue sauce, salt, pepper and mix everything together until roast is fully coated.
Cover and cook in the oven at 325 degrees for 3 hours, making sure to mix everything together halfway through.
Cook on the stovetop to reduce liquid to your desired consistency.
Shred with 2 forks.
Fill sandwiches with this pulled beef and enjoy.

Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Calories: 593 kcal , Carbohydrates: 34 g , Protein: 44 g , Fat: 31 g , Saturated Fat: 11 g , Cholesterol: 156 mg , Sodium: 960 mg , Potassium: 977 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 26 g , Vitamin A: 200 IU , Vitamin C: 3.2 mg , Calcium: 74 mg , Iron: 5.3 mg

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 593

Happy cooking everyone!

posted October 1, 2018 by Abeer Rizvi // 8 Comments