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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

This slow cooker shredded beef recipe is incredibly tender and flavorful, perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or anything you can dream up!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned.
  • Place the seared beef roast in the slow cooker. Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  • Remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the beef using two forks.
  • Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker. Return the shredded beef to the liquid and stir to combine.

Notes

Serve this shredded beef on its own, or use it to make delicious tacos, burritos, sandwiches, or even as a topping for nachos.