Recipe
Shredded Beef
2.5 Lbs chuck roast chopped into cubes
1 Onion chopped into chunks
Neutral oil
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Cups beef broth
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 Garlic cloves, smashed
1/3 Cup BBQ sauce
Seasonings:
11/2 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tsp kosher salt
1 Tsp black pepper
1/2 Tsp smoked paprika
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tsp garlic powder
1 Tsp onion powder
1/2 Tsp dry mustard
-Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix together seasonings in a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 of seasonings. Cut the beef into chunks and season all sides. In a Dutch oven over medium high heat, add 1 Tbsp neutral oil and sear beef on all sides, remove, and set aside.
-In the same pot, add tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes. Add onions, chicken broth, and BBQ sauce and mix. Add remaining 1/4 seasonings and garlic cloves, mix.
-Add beef back into pot, cover, and place in preheated oven for 3 hours and 30 minutes.
-Remove beef and shred in a sheet pan. Broil beef for about 2-3 minutes, until slightly crispy.
-On a plate ...