Slow cooker bottom round roast shredded beef

10 HRS 30 MINS

Time to Cook

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 - 3 Pounds Bottom Round Roast

• 1/2 Cup reduced sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons white vinegar cider vinegar

• 1 6 ounce can tomato paste

• 4 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1/4 cup molasses cherries

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

• 2 cups each shredded carrots and diced granny smith apple

• 2 cups diced granny smith apple

Preparation

Alternate Cooking Method

1. Step 1

   Place beef Bottom Round Roast in 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 quart slow cooker. Combine whiskey, 1/4 cup vinegar, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, molasses, salt and pepper; pour over roast. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 6 hours or on LOW 8 to 10 hours, or until beef is, fork-tender.

2. Step 2

   Remove roast from slow cooker; shred with 2 forks. Skim fat from sauce as needed. Return beef to slow cooker; stir to combine with sauce.

3. Step 3

   Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and mustard in large bowl. Add carrots and apples; mix well. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve beef with slaw.

4. Step 4

   This recipe can be made in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker. Place beef Bottom Round Roast in pressure cooker; add 1/2 cup beef broth. Close and lock pressure cooker lid. Use beef, stew or high-pressure setting on pressure cooker; program 90 minutes on pressure cooker timer. Use quick-release feature to release pressure; carefully remove lid. Shred beef; return to pressure cooker. Combine cooking liquid, whiskey, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, molasses, salt and pepper in small saucepan. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes until desired consistency is reached. Combine sauce and shredded beef. Continue as directed in Step 3. (This recipe variation was tested in an electric pressure cooker at high altitude. Cooking at an altitude of less than 3000 feet may require slightly less cooking time. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.)

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information per serving: 350 Calories; 81.9 Calories from fat; 9.1g Total Fat (3.2 g Saturated Fat; 0.1 g Trans Fat; 0.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.8 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 92 mg Cholesterol; 607 mg Sodium; 25 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.4 g Dietary Fiber; 20.2 g Total Sugars; 33 g Protein; 14.2 g Added Sugars; 40.1 mg Calcium; 4.1 mg Iron; 662 mg Potassium; 0 mcg Vitamin D; 0.3 mg Riboflavin; 5.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 1.8 mcg Vitamin B12; 207 mg Phosphorus; 5.4 mg Zinc; 36.6 mcg Selenium; 124 mg Choline.

Nutrition Tip

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Potassium, and Phosphorus.

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You only need 5 ingredients to make this insanely tender and flavorful Crockpot Shredded Beef! Serve it with mashed potatoes and vegetables or stuffed inside bread for an amazing roast beef sandwich.

Table of Contents

• Crockpot Shredded Beef
• How To Serve Crockpot Shredded Beef
• Ingredients
• How To Make Crockpot Shredded Beef
• I want extra gravy! How do I double up on the sauce?
• How can I make it sweeter?
• Should I sear the roast?
• How long will the shredded beef stay fresh?
• Get the Recipe

As a kid, did you also get excited when you got home and saw the Crockpot on the counter? The whole house would smell like whatever was slowly cooking to perfection, and you just knew dinner was going to be amazing.

Crockpot shredded beef is the ultimate slow cooker recipe we all grew up loving. Of all the amazing Crockpot dishes out there, this one really might be our favorite! This recipe has been in our family for years, and it’s one we bring out anytime we need some comfort.

This is one of those dinners that always has everyone drooling, just from the smell alone! Once you have your first bite of this savory, tender, flavorful shredded beef, you’ll be craving it just as often as we do. Hopefully it’ll also be one of your new family recipes for generations to come!

How To Serve Crockpot Shredded Beef

When serving this slow cooked beef for dinner, we always plate it with our favorite vegetables, mashed potatoes (or cauliflower mash for a low carb dinner!) and a warm roll to soak up any extra sauce. It’s a classic dinner that you just can’t beat!

If you have any leftovers, stuff it inside a slice of fresh French bread for the best roast beef sandwich ever! Make sure to save the sauce as well as the meat to have a juicy sandwich the next day.

Ingredients

A one pot recipe that only requires 5 ingredients… what’s not to love? This dinner is everything you need on a weeknight – it’s inexpensive, easy, and SO delicious!

• Boneless Beef Chuck Roast
• Large Yellow Onion
• Beef Broth
• Dry Brown Gravy Mix
• Dry Lipton Onion Soup Mix

How To Make Crockpot Shredded Beef

Like most slow cooker recipes, it’s almost TOO easy to make this. Simply toss in the 5 ingredients and let the Crockpot do all the work. This meal is perfect for a working parent!

Step 1: Place the chuck roast in the Crockpot and toss the chopped onions over the top and sides of the roast.

Step 2: Sprinkle the top of the onions and roast evenly with the dry gravy packets and the onion soup mix.

Step 3: Pour the beef broth on top and place the lid on the Crockpot.

Step 4: Cook the beef on low for 8 hours or until the beef is easily pierced by a fork. Once it shreds easily, you know it’s ready!

Step 5: Shred the beef directly in the Crockpot, allowing the savory sauce to smother it. Serve as desired, and enjoy!

Are you a gravy a-holic? Don’t worry, so am I. On days I really want a lot of delicious gravy to soak up with my buttery role, I double the liquid in this recipe and add a second packet of dry gravy mix.

So instead of the 1/3 cup beef broth and 1 packet of dry brown gravy mix. Use 2/3 cup beef broth and 2 packets of dry brown gravy mix!

How can I make it sweeter?

This may sound like an odd question to most, but there are plenty of folks out there that like a hint of sweetness in their roast beef.

If you want to lightly satisfy your sweet tooth, you can sprinkle in some brown sugar, or even add a can of coke to the mix! If you add coke, just note that your end result will have more liquid than what is pictured with this recipe.

Should I sear the roast?

It is totally optional, but not necessary. We usually do not sear the roast out of total laziness. However, if you do sear the roast it will absolutely add to the flavor!

When you sear a roast, you caramelize the natural sugars on the outside of the meat, which will give an extra rich flavor to the finished dish. So if you have the time and don’t mind washing an extra dish, go ahead and sear your roast on all sides in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

How long will the shredded beef stay fresh?

Keep the shredded beef in the Crockpot on the “warm” setting until you’re ready to serve it. If you have any leftovers, seal them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

You can reheat your leftovers in the microwave or the Crockpot, if you have the time! Just set your Crockpot to the “high” setting, toss in your leftovers, and let it heat up. Mix the beef around every few minutes to make sure it reheats evenly. Enjoy!

When it comes to rich, filling, deliciously easy dinners, this Crockpot Shredded Beef really holds up! After all these years, rich and tender, slow cooked beef with flavorful onions just never disappoints.

If you’re craving more delicious beef-y meals, look no further! Our recipe for Instant Pot beef tips will rock your world. Our easy shepherd’s pie recipe is also a long time family favorite!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 1/3 cup beef broth
• 1 (.87 oz) packet dry brown gravy mix
• 1 (1 oz) packet dry Lipton onion soup mix

Instructions

1. Place chuck roast in crockpot and place onions over the top and on the sides of the roast.
2. Sprinkle the top of the onions/roast with the gravy packets and onion soup mix. Pour the beef broth on top and place lid on the crockpot.
3. Cook the beef on low for 8 hours, until beef is easily pierced by a fork and shreds easily. Shred beef in sauce and serve as desired!

Notes

• For extra gravy, you can double the gravy packet and beef broth! So use 2/3 cup beef broth and 2 packets dry brown gravy mix!
• To add more flavor to your shredded beef, you can sear the outside of the meat before adding it to the slow cooker. This is an optional step, but will defintely add a big punch of flavor to your meat!

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