Description
Rich, mouthwatering Slow Cooker Beef Shoulder Roast promises comfort and deep flavor from first bite. Tender meat melts effortlessly, inviting you to savor each succulent morsel of this hearty, soul-warming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3.4 pounds (1.4-1.8 kg) beef shoulder roast
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Aromatics:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a robust cast-iron skillet and create a deep caramelized exterior on the beef shoulder roast by searing each side until a rich golden-brown crust develops, approximately 4-5 minutes per surface.
- Carefully transfer the seared roast into the slow cooker basin, ensuring minimal loss of the flavorful exterior.
- Craft a complex dry rub by blending aromatic spices including chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, freshly ground black pepper, and kosher salt, then thoroughly massage the mixture into every crevice of the meat.
- Layer thinly sliced onions and fragrant minced garlic around the seasoned roast, then pour beef broth, tangy apple cider vinegar, and savory Worcestershire sauce to create a flavorful braising liquid.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the roast to gently simmer on low temperature for 8-10 hours, transforming the tough muscle fibers into supremely tender, pull-apart meat.
- Once cooking is complete, extract the roast and utilize two forks to methodically shred the meat into delicate, succulent strands.
- Reintroduce the shredded beef into the cooking liquid, allowing it to absorb additional moisture and intensify its rich flavor profile.
- Present the versatile shredded beef alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or nestled within soft sandwich buns for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Boost the flavor by searing the beef shoulder roast longer to develop a rich, caramelized crust that enhances the overall taste and depth of the dish.
- Customize the spice blend by adjusting the ratios or adding extra herbs like dried thyme or rosemary for a more complex and personalized seasoning profile.
- For a leaner version, trim excess fat from the roast before cooking and use low-sodium beef broth to reduce overall calorie and fat content while maintaining juiciness.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by ensuring Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free and serving with gluten-free bread or alternatives like cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 684 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg