Best 11 Barbeque Shredded Beef Recipes

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Calling all BBQ enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our irresistible Barbeque Shredded Beef. This dish is a symphony of flavors, perfectly balancing smokiness, sweetness, and a hint of spice. Whether you're craving a hearty sandwich, a flavorful taco filling, or a delectable party appetizer, this versatile recipe has you covered.

From the classic Southern-style pulled pork to the zesty Korean bulgogi, discover a world of shredded beef recipes that cater to diverse palates. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process, ensuring tender, fall-apart beef that melts in your mouth. Whether you prefer using a slow cooker, a pressure cooker, or a good old-fashioned grill, we've got options for every cooking method.

Dive into the smoky goodness of our Texas-Style BBQ Shredded Beef, where a combination of spices and a slow-cooking technique create a masterpiece. Take a trip to the tropics with our Caribbean Jerk Shredded Beef, where a vibrant blend of spices and a hint of sweetness transport you to paradise. For a taste of Asia, try our Korean Bulgogi Shredded Beef, where a savory marinade and a quick grilling session result in an explosion of flavors.

But that's not all! We've included a delightful BBQ Shredded Beef Sandwich recipe, perfect for a quick yet satisfying lunch or dinner. Pile high the tender beef, tangy BBQ sauce, and crunchy coleslaw on a soft bun for a taste of heaven. And for those who love tacos, our Shredded Beef Tacos are a must-try. The combination of flavorful beef, fresh toppings, and a zesty salsa will make your taste buds dance.

So, fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and prepare to indulge in the ultimate Barbeque Shredded Beef experience. Let the aroma of smoky, tender beef fill your kitchen as you create these mouthwatering dishes that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHREDDED BBQ BEEF SANDWICHES



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Whatever group you're cooking for, they'll love these flavor-packed sandwiches. The beef is slow-cooked until tender, and the light, tangy barbecue sauce is mouthwatering.-JoLynn Hill, Roosevelt, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 4 pounds)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
24 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion. Combine the next eight ingredients; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until the meat is tender. , Remove roast and cool slightly; shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/3 cup meat mixture on each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SHREDDED BEEF BARBECUE



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Make and share this Shredded Beef Barbecue recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef LauraMD

Categories     Meat

Time 6h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 -5 lbs chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 quarts water
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups catsup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2-1 teaspoon allspice (to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 -5 dashes hot sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place roast, onions, celery, garlic and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil then cover and turn down to low heat and simmer the roast for at least 4 hours (the roast should fall apart when you press with a fork).
  • Remove from liquid, saving about 1 cup of liquid, and cool slightly. Shred roast and add to the remaining liquid. Add all remaining ingredients and cook uncovered for 1 hour.
  • Serve on buns with coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.2, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 1613.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 19.4, Protein 50.1

SHREDDED BEEF BARBECUE



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This beef roast simmers for hours in a homemade barbecue sauce, so it's very tender and easy to shred for sandwiches. The mixture freezes well, too. -Lori Bergquist of Wilton, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 beef sirloin tip roast (2-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons celery seed
2 teaspoons chili powder
12 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides over medium-high heat; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine next 10 ingredients; pour over roast., Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours. Remove meat; shred with two forks and return to slow cooker. Spoon 1/2 cup meat mixture onto each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHREDDED BEEF



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This is a delicious way to enjoy shredded beef without all the thick barbecue sauce with all the flavor.

Provided by jvaughn504

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 6h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound rump roast
1 cup water
¼ cup barbeque sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place the rump roast and water in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook 5 hours on High.
  • Remove the roast from slow cooker, and shred using two forks. Discard fat.
  • In the slow cooker, mix the barbeque sauce, honey, steak seasoning, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir in the shredded beef.
  • Cook 1 hour on Low. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 50.2 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 601.2 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

SHREDDED BARBECUE BEEF SANDWICHES



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Serve these mouthwatering sandwiches with coleslaw on the side or right on the sandwich. You can freeze any leftover meat for an easy meal later on. -Bunny Palmertree, Carrollton, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 12h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons steak sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 beef eye round roast (3-1/2 pounds), cut in half
1 teaspoon salt
16 sandwich buns, split
Dill pickle slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients. Pour half of mixture into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle beef with salt; add to slow cooker and top with remaining broth mixture., Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is tender. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup beef mixture on each bun. Top with pickles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 963mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BARBECUED BEEF



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This dish is zesty and yummy! It is very easy to make, as well as very deserving of 3 exclamation points!!! Spoon meat onto toasted sandwich buns, and top with additional barbecue sauce.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 10h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Place chuck roast in a slow cooker. Pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. Stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. Continue cooking approximately 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 562.3 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

SHREDDED BARBECUED BEEF



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Once family and friends have dug into this tender and tangy barbecued beef, you'll be making it again and again. It takes a little time to prepare, but it's well worth the effort for a picnic or dinner anytime. -Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 boneless beef chuck roast (about 4 pounds)
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 large onions, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup beef broth
2/3 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional
12 to 16 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in 1 tablespoon oil. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onions in remaining oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients except rolls; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered,for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour over roast. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours; turn the roast and bake for 2 more hours or until meat is very tender. Remove roast; shred with a fork and return to sauce. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 864mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SHREDDED BARBECUE BEEF



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"I work for the Delaware Department of Transportation and prepare this simple dish during storm emergencies or for lunch get-togethers," reports field editor Jan Walls of Camden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds)
3 tablespoons liquid smoke, optional
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
12 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Combine the celery salt, garlic powder and onion powder; rub over brisket. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine liquid smoke if desired and hot pepper sauce; pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove beef and cool slightly. Discard all but 1/2 cup cooking juices; whisk barbecue sauce into cooking juices. Shred meat with two forks; return to slow cooker and mix well. Heat through. Serve about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 905mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

BARBECUED SHREDDED BEEF



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It's so good and easy. Serve on a bun with onion slices.

Provided by j.d.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds beef roast
2 onions, chopped
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
6 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
salt to taste
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees (135 degrees C).
  • Place roast in a large roasting pan and scatter chopped onions over.
  • In a large bowl, combine Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pour in beer, stir and add to roasting pan. Add water to the top of beef.
  • Cover and cook in oven at 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) for 4 to 5 hours.
  • When meat is cooked, shred meat with 2 forks, add barbecue sauce and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 725.3 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

SLOW-COOKED BARBECUED BEEF SANDWICHES



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Chuck roast makes delicious shredded beef sandwiches after simmering in a rich, homemade sauce all day. The meat is tender and juicy and takes minutes to prepare for a weeknight dinner or potluck. -Tatina Smith, San Angelo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 sandwich buns, split
Sliced onions, dill pickles and pickled jalapenos, optional

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half and place in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke if desired and seasonings. Pour over beef., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid., Shred beef with two forks; return to the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Serve with onions, pickles and jalapenos if desired. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth / water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1052mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BARBEQUE SHREDDED BEEF



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Very tasty on potato bread buns with sliced cheese.

Provided by wvmutti

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 8h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped onion, or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast

Steps:

  • Stir onion, tomato sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, soy sauce, salt, and mustard together in a slow cooker; add roast. Spoon onion mixture over the beef to coat.
  • Cook on High for 7 hours. Shred meat in slow cooker with a pair of forks. Continue cooking 1 hour more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 857.8 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs are all great options for barbecue shredded beef.
  • Trim excess fat from the beef before cooking.
  • Use a good quality barbecue rub. You can make your own or purchase a pre-made rub from the store.
  • Smoke the beef at a low temperature (225-250 degrees Fahrenheit) for several hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  • Baste the beef with barbecue sauce or apple cider vinegar every hour or so to keep it moist.
  • Once the beef is cooked, shred it with two forks and serve it on buns or tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Barbecue shredded beef is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're serving it on buns, tortillas, or nachos, or using it as a filling for tacos or burritos, barbecue shredded beef is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a great barbecue recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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