Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Beef or Jackfruit Recipe for Weeknight Feasts
A hands-off, tender pulled meat recipe using non-alcoholic root beer and sweet barbecue sauce. Perfect for halal-friendly or vegetarian feasts, this slow-cooker method ensures juicy results with minimal effort
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck or 3 pounds drained canned jackfruit (halal option)
- 18 ounces sweet barbecue sauce
- 12 ounces non-alcoholic root beer or cola
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from beef chuck or slice jackfruit into 1-inch pieces
- Add beef/jackfruit, root beer, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to slow cooker
- Pour in barbecue sauce and stir to coat (save remaining 10 oz for serving)
- Cook on low for 9 hours until meat shreds easily
- Drain excess liquid, shred meat using two forks, then mix with remaining sauce
Notes
Canning process already tenderizes jackfruit, but for beef chuck you can add 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar to the cooking liquid
Use gluten-free sauce for celiac-friendly meals
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Great for meal prepping sandwiches, tacos, or grain bowls
Use gluten-free sauce for celiac-friendly meals
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Great for meal prepping sandwiches, tacos, or grain bowls
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18g
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