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April 2, 2012

Recipe for Slow Cooker No Fail Barbecue Beef

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Recipe for Slow Cooker No Fail Barbecue Beef #crockpotrecipe #slowcooker

Makes 6 servings


2 1/2 lbs beef chuck roast (or you can use cross rib roast), trimmed of excess fat
black pepper
kosher salt
onion powder
garlic powder
paprika
BBQ sauce

1.  Lay out a long piece of foil and place roast in the middle.  Season on all sides with the pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika.  Rub the seasonings in.  Wrap the roast up tightly in the foil.  Use another large piece of foil to wrap around the roast securely.  Place in fridge and let sit overnight (if you have the time).  If not, just place the foiled meat in the bottom of your slow cooker (the smaller the better…as long as it fits).
2.  Cover and cook on LOW for 6-10 hours (totally depends on how your slow cooker cooks.  I cooked mine for about 8 hours).
3.  Carefully remove the foil and place meat on a cutting board.  Shred into small pieces.  Place meat back in the slow cooker.
4.  Add in desired amount of BBQ sauce and stir (I just used about a cup from the bottle from the grocery store, but if you want to make your own you can do that).  Add in additional seasonings, if needed.
5.  Cover and cook on LOW for another 15-30 minutes and then serve.  You can serve the meat on toasted buns, as paninis, salad…however you desire.

Recipe for Slow Cooker No Fail Barbecue Beef #crockpot

Review:
The reason you can’t fail with this recipe?  The foil trick.  It keeps the juices in the meat and makes it so tender and delicious.  Using a chuck roast will be your best bet, it has enough collagen to really make your meat fork tender by the end of the low and slow cooking time.  My husband loves this sort of thing and it is perfect if you’re serving a crowd.  5 stars.

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28 Comments Filed Under: 6 or More Hours, All Recipes, Beef, Summer, Slow Cooker Tagged With: crock pot recipes, recipes crock pot, slow cooker recipes, 5 stars, All Posts

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  1. Carol says

    June 29, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    I’m wondering if a “choice” bottom round roast would work with this recipe.

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    • Karen says

      June 29, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      I bet you could use it. It won’t be as tender. And you may have to cook it longer.

      Reply
  2. Wavy says

    June 11, 2020 at 10:50 am

    Can I cook this on HIGH for 5 hours instead? Making it right now and I’m excited.

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    • Karen says

      June 12, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      You could try that. If it’s not tender after 5 hours you may need more time.

      Reply
  3. Joy says

    January 17, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    Could the roast be wrapped in parchment paper instead of foil? Thanks much!

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    • Karen says

      January 17, 2018 at 6:45 pm

      I think so. I’m not sure how parchment would do in the pressure cooker though. Do you have a pan that you could put the meatloaf in?

      Reply
      • Joy says

        January 17, 2018 at 7:09 pm

        I was wondering about using parchment to wrap the chuck roast in before putting it in the slow cooker? Thanks!

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        • Karen says

          January 18, 2018 at 9:16 am

          I wouldn’t use parchment. Just put the roast in the crockpot without foil and make sure to cook it for many hours to get it tenderized.

          Reply
  4. Kara says

    August 10, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    I have .88 lb of chuck roast. How long should I be cooking the meat in the crock pot for? Thank you!

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  5. Misty Lively says

    June 13, 2017 at 7:59 am

    Can you use a arm roast?

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    • Karen says

      June 13, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      I don’t know what an arm roast is!

      Reply
  6. Susie says

    July 24, 2016 at 7:09 am

    Are we sure it’s safe to use the slow cooker with no liquids? It seems very hot right now! I’m a bit concerned.

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    • Karen says

      July 25, 2016 at 11:25 am

      Susie, I do it all the time…how did it work out for you?

      Reply
  7. Meg says

    March 20, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    I have one in the crockpot now, couldn’t find Chuck so used a bottom round roast so hope it turns out!!

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    • Karen says

      March 20, 2016 at 5:21 pm

      I hope it works out too! Let me know☺️

      Reply
  8. kevin griffin says

    December 28, 2015 at 12:02 am

    Is there a certain quantity of the seasonings? I'm not seeing any amounts.

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    • [email protected] says

      December 30, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      No, I just season well! I don't know how much that is exactly. Depends on how large the cut of meat is.

      Reply
  9. N Stier says

    August 26, 2015 at 12:17 am

    Hi! I'm cooking this now and it smells so good! Do you drain the crockpot juices when you take the beef out to shred? Or should I keep the juices and just add shredded meat/bbq sauce? Thanks!

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    • [email protected] says

      August 26, 2015 at 6:20 pm

      I usually just use part of the juices. I'll shred it up and add in as much juice as I think looks good. How did yours turn out?

      Reply
  10. sarah w. says

    May 13, 2015 at 6:59 pm

    hi. I am cooking this as we speak. How did you know when to shred the meat? Also did you flip the roast every few hours when in the foil? Thanks for the recipe! It smells so good!

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    • [email protected] says

      May 13, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      I didn't flip it!
      Just shred it at the end of the cooking time. It should be so tender that it shreds easily 🙂

      Reply
  11. Diana says

    December 16, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    I made this yesterday and it was delicious! I wanted to make something with chuck roast that wasn't stew – this was perfect.

    I was a little skeptical at first at no added liquids (and using the slow cooker "dry") but thankfully I was proven wrong! 🙂

    Thanks again!

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    • [email protected] says

      December 31, 2014 at 7:56 pm

      hooray Diana! Thanks for sharing!!!

      Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    February 17, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Wrapping it in the foil and putting in the slow cooker won't hurt the slow cooker?? Just never done this before… would hate for something to happen while I was away!?!

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    • [email protected] says

      February 17, 2014 at 11:34 pm

      No it shouldn't hurt it! I do this all the time and it is fine 🙂

      Reply
  13. Natalie Rogers says

    January 26, 2014 at 6:48 am

    I just tried this recipe tonight for my husband and family. And it was absolutely delicious!

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    • [email protected] says

      January 29, 2014 at 4:58 am

      Hooray, Natalie! Glad you like it. We love it too 🙂

      Reply
  14. marisa says

    April 6, 2012 at 2:28 am

    Yum. I always use pork and am excited to try it with beef. Starting it tomorrow! Thanks

    Reply

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