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Slow cooker bbq pulled beef in a slow cooker basin.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Beef

Make tender, flavour-packed slow cooker pulled beef with sweet, smoky BBQ sauce. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, jacket potatoes, and easy family dinners.
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 589kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 1.5 kg Beef Brisket Joint
  • 1 Onion peeled and chopped

For the sauce

  • 200 ml BBQ Sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow American Mustard NOT ENGLISH MUSTARD
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 20 ml Water

Instructions

  • Place the beef brisket joint in your slow cooker basin.
    1.5 kg Beef Brisket Joint
  • Mix together the onion and sauce ingredients in a jug then pour over the beef joint.
    1 Onion, 200 ml BBQ Sauce, 3 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar, 2 tablespoon Cider Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Yellow American Mustard, 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Cayenne, 20 ml Water
  • Cook on low for 8 hours. Take the beef out of the slow cooker and place it on a chopping board. Cut thick slices of beef with a sharp knife then shred the beef with two forks. Place the shredded beef back into the slow cooker and mix it into the sauce.

Notes

Top Tip:
  • Use American yellow mustard in this recipe. English mustard and Dijon mustard are too strong and will overpower the other flavours in the sauce. You can find American yellow mustard next to BBQ sauce and Tomato Ketchup in the supermarket.
 
Storage:
Store - The slow cooker shredded beef can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat - Microwave until piping hot.
Freeze - Once cool, place the shredded beef into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 5mg
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