Crockpot BBQ Shredded Beef Sliders

Savor Crockpot BBQ Shredded Beef Sliders, a mouthwatering dish with tender beef slow-cooked in smoky, tangy BBQ sauce until it falls apart. Pile it on soft slider buns for the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Shredded Beef Sliders is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort food—juicy, flavorful beef that melts in your mouth, coated in a rich homemade BBQ sauce that’s sweet, tangy, and just a little smoky. It’s perfect for game days, potlucks, family dinners, or meal prep, and it feeds a crowd with almost no effort. The slow cooker transforms an inexpensive cut into restaurant-quality pulled beef, and the sliders are endlessly customizable. Kids love them, adults devour them, and cleanup is a breeze. One bite and you’ll be hooked.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Use Chuck Roast → Best marbling for tender, juicy results.
• Sear First → Optional but adds amazing flavor depth.
• Shred While Hot → Easiest and most tender texture.
• Reduce Sauce → Simmer on stove last 30 min for thicker coating.
• Make Ahead → Tastes even better the next day.
• Broil Sliders → 2–3 minutes for crispy buns and melty cheese.

Yield: 16 Servings

Crockpot BBQ Shredded Beef Sliders

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Tender, smoky BBQ shredded beef sliders made effortlessly in the crockpot.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 8 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup beef broth
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1½ cups BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 lbs beef chuck roast
• Optional toppings: coleslaw, pickles, cheese
• Slider buns (Hawaiian or potato rolls)

Instructions

1. Season Beef → Pat roast dry; rub with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
2. Sear (optional) → Brown all sides in hot skillet for deeper flavor.
3. Layer Crockpot → Place onion slices and garlic at bottom.
4. Add Beef → Place roast on top of onions.
5. Make Sauce → Whisk BBQ sauce, broth, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire, and liquid smoke.
6. Pour Sauce → Cover beef completely with sauce.
7. Slow Cook → Low 8 hours or high 4 hours until fork-tender.
8. Shred Beef → Remove roast; shred with two forks.
9. Combine → Return shredded beef to crockpot; stir in sauce.
10. Serve → Pile onto slider buns, add toppings, and enjoy these irresistible sliders!

Notes

• Sear beef for restaurant-quality flavor.
• Shred while hot for easiest texture.
• Leftovers are amazing in quesadillas or tacos.
• Serve with coleslaw and pickles for classic BBQ vibe.

Nutrition Information

Yield

16

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 336Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 7gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 95mgSodium 511mgCarbohydrates 15gFiber 1gSugar 12gProtein 29g

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Ingredients Notes

• Beef → Chuck roast or brisket; 3–4 lbs for best results.
• BBQ Sauce → Homemade or store-bought low-sugar; recipe included.
• Onion & Garlic → Build savory base.
• Apple Cider Vinegar → Balances sweetness and tenderizes.
• Brown Sugar → Adds caramelization; use monk fruit for low-carb.
• Worcestershire → Deep umami flavor.
• Liquid Smoke → Optional for authentic BBQ taste.
• Slider Buns → Soft Hawaiian rolls or potato rolls.

Variations and Substitutions

• Spicy → Add cayenne, chipotle, or hot sauce.
• Low-Carb → Serve in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice.
• Sweet → Extra brown sugar or honey.
• Different Meat → Pork shoulder or chicken thighs.
• Smoky → Add smoked paprika or extra liquid smoke.
• Gluten-Free → Use GF buns and tamari instead of Worcestershire.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator → Airtight container up to 5 days.
• Freezer → Freeze shredded beef in sauce up to 3 months.
• Reheating → Warm in crockpot or skillet with splash of broth.

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