Description
Indulge in the warmth of Comforting Sweet Savory Pulled Beef, a delightful dish perfect for chilly winter days. This recipe features tender chuck roast marinated in a harmonious blend of sweet and savory ingredients, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth goodness that will impress family and friends. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s ideal for cozy gatherings or lazy Sundays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and pat dry.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper.
- Place the seared roast in a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Pour marinade over the roast and add beef broth around the sides.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 170g pulled beef
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg