Best 9 Slow Cooker Ground Beef Barbecue Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of tender ground beef slow-cooked in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce. This delectable dish, prepared with simple ingredients and minimal effort, promises a symphony of smoky, sweet, and savory notes that will tantalize your taste buds. With three variations to choose from, including a classic barbecue sauce, a tangy honey mustard sauce, and a spicy chipotle sauce, this recipe caters to diverse preferences and guarantees a culinary experience like no other. Embark on a flavor-packed journey, explore the nuances of each variation, and discover the perfect barbecue ground beef that will become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CROCK POT BBQ BEEF RECIPE



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This slow cooker bbq beef sandwich recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or your next party or pot luck. Everyone loves this easy crock pot beef.

Provided by Eating on a Dime

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup beef broth
3 lbs Roast
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2 cup BBQ Sauce

Steps:

  • Place the roast in the slow cooker.
  • Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and worcerstershire sauce.
  • Top with half the bbq sauce and beef broth.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  • Shred and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the other 1 cup bbq sauce.
  • Serve on your favorite buns or Hawaiian rolls and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 52 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 1719 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 32 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER BARBEQUE



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This is an old recipe my mom used to make for us kids. It is so good it almost melts in your mouth! Serve on sub rolls.

Provided by Brandy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) boneless chuck roast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Place roast into slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Pour barbeque sauce over meat. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove meat from slow cooker, shred, and return to slow cooker. Cook for 1 more hour. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 895.2 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE CHICKEN BREAST



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A super easy recipe for barbecue chicken. You can also serve four people with this recipe, just add two more breasts and a second bottle of barbecue sauce.

Provided by Jayson Pittman

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 6h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce, divided
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides. Place in slow cooker and pour 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and vinegar on top.
  • Cook on Low for 3 hours.
  • Combine brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  • Pour out all the liquid from the slow cooker and add remaining barbecue sauce. Sprinkle chicken with brown sugar-spice mixture.
  • Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 more hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.4 calories, Carbohydrate 114.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 3465.7 mg, Sugar 86.3 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.

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE BEEF



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This juicy shredded beef is so popular at summer gatherings. The tender meat is slow-cooked in a savory sauce that includes tomato paste, brown sugar, molasses and chili powder. It makes a big batch...enough for seconds! -Colleen Nelson, Mandan, North Dakota More BBQ Beef Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds), cut into large chunks
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
8 to 10 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Place beef in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the celery, onion and green pepper. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, lemon juice, molasses, salt, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Pour over beef mixture. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender., Skim fat from cooking juices if necessary. Shred beef. Toast rolls if desired. Use a slotted spoon to serve beef on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE GROUND BEEF



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Barbecue Ground Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by blazeko

Categories     Meat

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon clove
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup ketchup
3 pieces chopped celery
1 medium grated carrot
6 -8 split toasted hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown meat and drain.
  • Place meat in slow cooker; add remaining ingredients, except hamburger buns.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1182.7, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 18.4, Protein 26.7

SLOW-COOKED BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET



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"I enjoy fixing a sit-down meal for my husband and myself every evening, so this entree is often on the menu," writes Anita Keppinger from Philomath, Oregon. "It's fairly inexpensive and takes little effort to prepare. The tender beef tastes wonderful."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 pounds), trimmed
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over brisket. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Pour half over the brisket; set the remaining sauce aside. , Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with the reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g 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

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE BEEF



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This is a very delicious barbecued beef from a slow cooker. Beef, onion, tomato sauce, and spices. Simply delightful!

Provided by Kathy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 pounds chuck roast
15 ounces tomato sauce
½ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mustard powder

Steps:

  • Rub the flour into the roast. Place roast in bottom of slow cooker. Pour in the tomato sauce, onion, brown sugar, bouillon, chili powder, garlic and mustard powder. Mix well.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on high setting for 8 hours OR on low setting for 14 to 16 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 126.5 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 648 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ground beef for the best flavor. Look for meat that is 80-85% lean.
  • Don't overcook the ground beef. Cook it just until it is no longer pink in the center.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the recipe. This will add flavor and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and sauces. This is a great way to create your own unique barbecue flavor.
  • Serve the barbecue on buns or over rice. You can also use it as a filling for tacos or burritos.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker ground beef barbecue is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. The recipe is versatile and can be customized to your own taste. So experiment with different spices and sauces and find your favorite combination.

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