Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
Calories: 24
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
Tender slow cooker shredded beef cooked with Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, mustard, herbs, and a little brown sugar until fork-tender. Serve it with mashed potatoes or rice, or use it for sandwiches, tacos, wraps, and bowls.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) Beef roast preferably chuck or shoulder
- ½ cup (½ cup) Broth beef or chicken broth works
- 1 tbsp Onion powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ cup (¼ cup) Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dried rosemary
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- ½ tsp Salt or to taste
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs optional
Instructions
- Prepare the beef – Pat the beef dry with paper towels. If necessary, tie the roast with kitchen twine to help it hold its shape. Season lightly with salt and pepper.1 kg Beef roast
- Sear – Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until nicely browned.
- Make the sauce – In a measuring cup or bowl, combine the beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.1/2 cup Broth, 1 tbsp Onion powder, 1 tbsp Garlic powder, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp Brown sugar, 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Dried rosemary, 1 tsp Dried thyme, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Black pepper
- Slow cook – Place the seared beef in the slow cooker. Add the fresh herb sprigs, if using, and pour the sauce over the beef. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or HIGH for 4 to 6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
- Shred – Remove the beef from the slow cooker and discard the kitchen twine. Let the beef rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then shred it with two forks.
- Finish – Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and toss it with enough of the cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
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