Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef - melissassouthernstylekitchen.com (2024)

This sweet and spicy slow cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef is one of those slow cooker set-it-and-forget-it kind of entrees that’s pure goodness. All you do, is toss everything into the slow cooker and let your personal chef do the rest while you go about your day. The succulent beef easily pulls apart with a fork and the Dr Pepper barbecue sauce is sheer deliciousness. Serve it on warm Kaiser rolls alone or topped with coleslaw for a happy family meal any day of the week.

Easy Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef Recipe

Living in North Carolina we are most know for our love of pulled pork barbecue. The debate generally gravitates to what type of sauce will be served along with it as opposed to the meat of choice we’ll be smoking. Eastern NC is most known for a vinegar based sauce while in Western NC you’ll find a sweet tomato based barbecue sauce. I’m basically a fan of all barbecue as long as it’s good barbecue. Whether it’s beef, chicken, or pork it’s all a welcome sight on my supper table. How to make Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Prepare Crockpot – Spray the inside of a 6 quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Sauce – In a small bowl whisk together the Dr Pepper and liquid smoke then pour into the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Season Roast – Pat dry roast with a paper towel. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Rub the chuck roast on all sides with barbecue seasoning. Be generous. Sprinkle with garlic salt and black pepper.
• Center in Slow cooker – Drizzle with Worcestershire sauce.
• Cook – Slow cook per the recipe on low until fork tender.
• Shred Beef – Remove from the slow cooker and using 2 forks, pull apart the meat, removing all visible fat. Discard the cooking liquid reserving ½ cup.
• Combine – Whisk the reserved cooking liquid with 2 cups ofbarbecue sauce.
• Return to the Slow Cooker – Increase the slow cooker setting to high. Return the pulled beef to the slow cooker. Drizzle with the sauce. Cook on high for 30 minutes or just until bubbly.
• Serve on warm Kaiser rolls.

How to Make the Best Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef Recipe

While most home cooks aren’t equipped with a full-on professional smoker most do have a slow cooker handy. I chose chuck roast for this Dr Pepper coated beef barbecue as it’s such a great match for the sweet and tangy sauce and the slow cooking process transforms it into tender and succulent pulled beef.

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef: One 3-4 pound chuck roast, olive oil, barbecue seasoning, garlic salt, Dr Pepper, liquid hickory smoke flavoring, worcestershire sauce, 2 cups of prepared Dr Pepper barbecue sauce either store bought or homemade and kaiser rolls for serving.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: A 6 quart or similar size slow cooker, a whisk, mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons.
• If you’re feeling adventurous check out my recipe for homemade Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce to make your own. However, feel free to adapt with a prepared version or use the same amount of your favorite sauce instead.
• If you’d like to add some heat, add a chipotle pepper in adobo to the barbecue sauce.
• The best barbecue seasoning to use is one that you already enjoy. There are many readily available on the spice aisle in the grocery store.
• What to serve with Slow Cooked Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef: Warm kaiser rolls and creamy Southern style cole slaw, Southern baked beans with a side of sweet corn on the cob is the kind of feast that’ll have the family running to the table.
• Store leftover Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop or in single serving portions in the microwave.

More Southern Style Slow Cooker and Crockpot Recipes to Make

Let your slow cooker simmer dinner while you go about your day. More slow cooker and crockpot recipes you may also like to try:

• Slow Cooked Three Meat Lasagna is perfect for Italian night at home.
• Slow Cooked Sweet and Sour Chicken over rice.
• Slow Cooked Country Style Ribs and Barbecue Beans with a side of cornbread is a family feast.
• Serve this Slow Cooked Smothered Cubed Steak over mashed potatoes.
• Crockpot Chicken and Dressing Casserole is super simple to make and always a winning choice for supper.
• Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork from The Magical Slow Cooker.

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