Elaine's Sweet-and-Tangy Shredded Beef BBQ
Tender shredded beef is coated in a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and a touch of cayenne. Prepared in a slow cooker with little hands-on time, it makes a satisfying loose BBQ filling for toasted buns at casual family meals or gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Elaine's Sweet-and-Tangy Shredded Beef BBQ, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 9
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the roast in a slow cooker with the water. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 4 hours, or until the beef can be easily shredded with a fork.
- 2
Shred the beef, removing fat as you go. Remove the broth from the slow cooker and reserve it for later. Add the vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Mix in the salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic. Stir until the meat is well coated.
- 3
Cover and continue to cook the beef on LOW for an additional 4 to 6 hours. Add the reserved broth only if necessary to maintain moisture. Serve on toasted buns. The meat can be frozen for future use.
- Calories 228.19 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 28.27 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 11.73 g 4%
- Total Fat 7.35 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.82 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.79 mg High 29%
- Sodium 417.74 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 9.1 g --
- Added Sugars 6.92 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 30.45 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.38 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 45.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 34.83 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Elaine's Sweet and Tangy Shredded Beef BBQ is made with 12 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 8 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Chuck Roast. Each serving provides about 228.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Elaine's Sweet-and-Tangy Shredded Beef BBQ made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chuck Roast, Dry Mustard. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Elaine's Sweet-and-Tangy Shredded Beef BBQ?
- About 8 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 228.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Elaine's Sweet-and-Tangy Shredded Beef BBQ easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Elaine's Sweet-and-Tangy Shredded Beef BBQ healthy?
- Elaine's Sweet-and-Tangy Shredded Beef BBQ has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 228.19 calories and 28.27 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 417.74 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.82 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.92 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Mustard, Sulfites, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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