Pulled Beef Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chuck roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4. Sear roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Remove roast and set aside.
6. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
7. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
8. Add beef broth, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder.
9. Stir in ketchup, mustard, and liquid smoke.
10. Return roast to the pot and cover.
11. Bake for 3-3 1/2 hours until meat is very tender.
12. Remove from oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
13. Shred meat with two forks and mix with the cooking liquid.
14. Serve on buns or over rice.