Experience the ultimate comfort food with our mouthwatering Easy Beef BBQ recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast seasoned with a savory blend of spices and coated in a rich homemade barbecue sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika, this dish is bursting with smoky-sweet flavor. The meat is seared to golden perfection before being slow-baked to fall-apart tenderness. Serve this versatile dish shredded on toasted buns, over fluffy rice, or paired with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and yielding six hearty servings, this crowd-pleaser will quickly become a family favorite!
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Season the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Rub the seasoning evenly over the surface of the meat.
In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and water. Mix well to create the BBQ sauce.
Pour half of the BBQ sauce into the skillet, stirring to loosen any browned bits from the bottom. Return the seared beef to the skillet, ensuring it is coated well with the sauce.
Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.
Bake for 3-3.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Carefully remove the beef from the oven. Shred the beef using two forks, mixing it with the remaining BBQ sauce from the skillet.
Optional: For extra flavor and caramelization, spread the shredded beef on a baking sheet, drizzle with a small amount of reserved BBQ sauce, and broil on high for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the BBQ beef on toasted buns, over rice, or alongside your favorite sides. Enjoy!
Serving size | 1335.5 grams (1335.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2926 |
Total Fat 210.20g | 269% |
Saturated Fat 77.00g | 385% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
Cholesterol 680mg | 227% |
Sodium 4121mg | 179% |
Total Carbohydrate 103.40g | 38% |
Dietary Fiber 2.90g | 10% |
Total Sugars 79.60g | |
Protein 164.90g | 330% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 180mg | 14% |
Iron 27mg | 147% |
Potassium 2828mg | 60% |
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