Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our Sweet and Tangy BBQ Beef Crock Pot recipe, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delightful dish features tender beef immersed in a delectable sauce, an irresistible blend of sweet and tangy notes, carefully crafted to elevate your taste experience. The slow-cooking process in the crock pot allows the flavors to meld and infuse, resulting in a fall-apart-tender beef that will melt in your mouth. Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that add layers of culinary delight: a creamy coleslaw, a tangy potato salad, and a refreshingly sweet and tangy fruit salad. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure that will leave you craving for more.
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SWEET & TANGY BEEF ROAST
While cleaning out the fridge I found barbecue sauce, red pepper jelly and hoisin sauce - the perfect trio for creating this this slightly tangy and sweet, utterly delicious roast. -Rachel Van Orden, Annville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; add onions and 1 cup water., In a small bowl, mix barbecue sauce, jelly and hoisin sauce; pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Stir into pan. Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
CROCKPOT SHREDDED BEEF BARBECUE
Perfect for a summer cookout or potluck, this shredded beef barbecue recipe is made easily in the crockpot!
Provided by The Chunky Chef
Categories Main Course
Time 8h20m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. Add chuck roast to slow cooker, drizzle with mustard and rub into the meat.
- Sprinkle with half of the rub. Rub into the meat, flip the roast over and rub the remaining rub into the meat. Pour in beef broth and liquid smoke (if using), being careful to pour it around the roast, not over it. You don't want to wash away that rub and mustard! Top with butter slices. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, or until roast is fork tender.
- Remove roast from slow cooker to a large cutting board and shred, discarding large fat pieces. Drain cooking juices from the slow cooker and return shredded beef to the slow cooker.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 637 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SWEET AND TANGY POT ROAST
Sweet and Tangy Pot Roast made in the slow cooker is a cross between sweet and sour flavors with bbq sauce over super tender beef.
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Dinner
Time 8h40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Add vegetable oil to dutch oven on medium high heat.
- Sear beef on both sides until well browned, about 4-6 minutes on each side.
- In your slow cooker, whisk together the condensed french onion soup, ketchup, water, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.
- Add the meat to the slow cooker and coat well.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Whisk water and cornstarch together then add to the slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 30 minutes until sauce thickens before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 579 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BEEF SHORT RIBS
Bone-in beef short ribs are slow cooked in a sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce for tender, flavorful, fall-off-the-bone meat. Serve this indulgent dinner with extra barbecue sauce and a side of Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Cook ribs in two batches, on all sides 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer ribs to slow cooker; discard fat and drippings.
- In small bowl, mix beef broth, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and the mustard. Pour over ribs in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender.
- With slotted spoon or tongs, carefully remove ribs to serving platter. In small microwavable bowl, heat remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce covered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until heated through. Brush ribs with heated barbecue sauce; garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g
TANGY BARBECUE SANDWICHES
Since I prepare the beef for these robust sandwiches in the slow cooker, it's easy to fix a meal for a hungry bunch. The savory homemade sauce assures I come home with no leftovers. -Debbi Smith, Crossett, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h10m
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Add roast. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low and cook 6-8 hours longer or until meat is tender. , Remove roast; cool. Shred meat and return to sauce; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, fill each bun with about 1/2 cup of meat mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
TANGY SWEET SHREDDED BEEF BARBECUE
This is a great BBQ Beef recipe that makes the most awesome sandwiches. These are a wonderful alternative to plain burgers and much more zingy! Never have any left-overs with these :)
Provided by Karen..
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in dutch oven or other large pot and cook at low heat allowing to simmer slowly for about 4 hours, turning meat and stirring occasionally (If making in crock pot, cook on high for 5 to 6 hours).
- Remove meat and shred with fork, discarding fat.
- Put the meat back into the liquid and simmer for about 30 more minutes.
- (If using crock pot just turn to low until ready to serve) Serve on your favorite buns or rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 808.2, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 2230.7, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 53.5, Protein 44.6
SWEET AND TANGY SLOW-COOKER BBQ TURKEY THIGHS
Cranberries lend a wonderful tartness to our sweet-and-sour barbecue sauce. Pair it with its seasonal best friend, turkey, and braise it in a slow cooker.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 4h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings (2 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the cranberries and 1/2 cup vinegar, covered, in a microwave-safe bowl until the cranberries are softened, 45 to 60 seconds, then transfer to a blender. Add the honey, ketchup, tomato paste, paprika, mustard, garlic, onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and blend until the cranberries are finely pureed. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Reserve and refrigerate 1/4 cup. Pour the remaining 1 1/4 cups into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Stir together 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl to combine.
- Remove the skin from the turkey thighs, and discard. Place the thighs on a large plate, dry well with paper towels and season both sides with the salt-and-pepper mixture. Place the thighs in the slow cooker, and turn to coat in the sauce. Cover with the lid, and turn the heat to high for 4 hours, until the meat is falling off the bone.
- Transfer the thighs to a plate, and let cool for about 10 minutes. Stir the reserved sauce and the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar back into the pot. When the thighs are cool enough to handle, shred the meat into 1/2-inch strips. Return the meat to the sauce, and stir to coat. Make sandwiches with the meat and potato buns, and serve. Or let the meat cool, and refrigerate up to 2 days.
SWEET & TANGY BBQ BEEF CROCK POT
Steps:
- Season the roast with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder and place in slow cooker. Cover with bottle of beer and top roast with brown sugar. Add onions to show cooker. Cook on low for 10-12 hours, stir in barbecue sauce, mustard and vinegar for last two hours. Remove the roast from slow cooker, cut across the grain about every inch and pull the meat apart with a large fork into shreds. Add the meat back to the sauce and keep warm in slow cooker until ready to serve.
CROCK POT BBQ BEEF
This dish is zesty and yummy! Spoon meat onto toasted sandwich buns, and top with additional barbecue sauce."
Provided by Learning the Ropes
Categories Roast Beef
Time 10h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 261.7, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 583.1, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 32.5
SLOW-COOKER SWEET AND TANGY SHORT RIBS
Apricot preserves and brown sugar balance the zest of chili sauce and ground mustard for a great weeknight meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ribs, in batches if necessary; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
- Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place onion in cooker. Top with ribs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours.
- In 2-quart saucepan, cook remaining ingredients over low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened.
- Drain excess liquid from cooker. Pour sauce over ribs. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 1 hour longer or until meat begins to separate from bones.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- To achieve tender and flavorful beef, choose a good quality cut of meat, such as chuck roast or brisket.
- Brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the crock pot. This will help to develop flavor and caramelize the meat.
- Use a variety of liquids in the crock pot, such as beef broth, water, and barbecue sauce. This will help to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Add vegetables to the crock pot along with the beef. This will help to add flavor and nutrition to the dish.
- Cook the beef on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
- Serve the beef over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. You can also use it in tacos, sandwiches, or burritos.
Conclusion:
Sweet and tangy BBQ beef crock pot is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and tender dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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