Crock Pot Shredded Beef (Print Version)

Tender beef slow-cooked with spices and aromatics. Perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or bowls.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 3 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 large onion, sliced into thin rings
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids & Sauce Base

04 - 1 cup beef broth
05 - 1/4 cup tomato paste
06 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Spices & Seasonings

07 - 1 tbsp chili powder
08 - 2 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
13 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

# Steps:

01 - Layer the sliced onion and minced garlic evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
02 - Whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
03 - Combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small dish.
04 - Rub the spice mixture thoroughly over all surfaces of the chuck roast, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Place the seasoned roast directly on top of the onion and garlic bed in the slow cooker.
06 - Pour the broth mixture evenly over the beef and aromatics.
07 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef pulls apart easily with a fork.
08 - Transfer the cooked beef to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and toss with the cooking juices before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The beef becomes impossibly tender without any hands-on effort during cooking
  • One batch makes enough for multiple meals throughout the week
  • The spice blend creates this incredible depth that people cant quite identify
02 -
  • Searing the beef first adds incredible depth if you have 10 extra minutes
  • The beef needs the full cooking time for proper shredding texture
  • Letting the beef rest in the juices for 15 minutes after shredding makes it even more flavorful
03 -
  • Trim excess fat but leave some for flavor and moisture
  • Use tongs to turn the beef halfway through cooking if possible

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