Smoky Bourbon Pulled Beef
Smoky Bourbon Pulled Beef is a tantalizing dish that brings together tender, slow-cooked beef infused with the rich flavors of smoky bourbon and subtle spices. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy dinners, this dish transforms any meal into a culinary celebration. Serve it on sliders, tacos, or alongside your favorite sides for an unforgettable dining experience that keeps everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 1 cup smoky bourbon
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast.
- Sear the roast in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until soft; add brown sugar and cayenne.
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and pour over the bourbon and barbecue sauce mixture.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef with forks and mix it back into the juices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg