Best 9 Slow Cooker Ground Beef Barbecue Recipes

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With minimal effort, you can whip up a hearty and flavorful barbecue feast right in the comfort of your own home using just a slow cooker and ground beef. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, this comprehensive guide will take you through the steps of creating a mouthwatering slow cooker ground beef barbecue dish that will tantalize everyone's taste buds. From simple ingredients to easy-to-follow instructions, we'll ensure that you have all the tools you need to create a delectable dish that will be the star of any meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER GROUND BEEF BARBECUE



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Good served on buns, and great chili for hot dogs.

Provided by Christine Westrom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 ½ cups ketchup

Steps:

  • Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until brown, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 15 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Place the cooked meat, onion, garlic, celery, salt, black pepper, cider vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and ketchup into a slow cooker, and stir to combine. Set the cooker on Low, and cook for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 709.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE BEEF



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This juicy shredded beef is so popular at summer gatherings. The tender meat is slow-cooked in a savory sauce that includes tomato paste, brown sugar, molasses and chili powder. It makes a big batch...enough for seconds! -Colleen Nelson, Mandan, North Dakota More BBQ Beef Recipes »

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds), cut into large chunks
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
8 to 10 sandwich rolls, split

Steps:

  • Place beef in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the celery, onion and green pepper. In a bowl, combine the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, lemon juice, molasses, salt, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Pour over beef mixture. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender., Skim fat from cooking juices if necessary. Shred beef. Toast rolls if desired. Use a slotted spoon to serve beef on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SLOW COOKER BARBECUE GROUND BEEF



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Barbecue Ground Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by blazeko

Categories     Meat

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon clove
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup ketchup
3 pieces chopped celery
1 medium grated carrot
6 -8 split toasted hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown meat and drain.
  • Place meat in slow cooker; add remaining ingredients, except hamburger buns.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.4, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1182.7, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 18.4, Protein 26.7

SLOW COOKER BARBEQUE



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This is an old recipe my mom used to make for us kids. It is so good it almost melts in your mouth! Serve on sub rolls.

Provided by Brandy

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) boneless chuck roast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Place roast into slow cooker. Sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Pour barbeque sauce over meat. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove meat from slow cooker, shred, and return to slow cooker. Cook for 1 more hour. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 73.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 895.2 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

SLOW COOKER BBQ BEEF



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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Recipe from Festival Foods, a grocery store in Green Bay. This recipe was featured on the local morning news. I have made this a few times and it is very good. Not too sugary like most bbq in this area. I often don't even add the ketchup, but that is our family's preference.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 11h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -5 lbs beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 onion, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (I like KC Masterpiece or Cattlemans for this)

Steps:

  • Season roast with garlic salt and pepper and place in slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients but the BBQ sauce.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 9 to 11 hours, until beef is very tender.
  • Shred meat with a fork after cooking and retain 1 cup of the juice from cooking.
  • Add bottle of BBQ sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for another 45-60 minutes.
  • Serve over split buns with a pasta salad.

SLOW-COOKED BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET



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"I enjoy fixing a sit-down meal for my husband and myself every evening, so this entree is often on the menu," writes Anita Keppinger from Philomath, Oregon. "It's fairly inexpensive and takes little effort to prepare. The tender beef tastes wonderful."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 fresh beef brisket (2-1/2 pounds), trimmed
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over brisket. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In a large bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Pour half over the brisket; set the remaining sauce aside. , Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with the reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SLOW COOKER GROUND BEEF HOBO DINNER



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Ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and green beans all cooked together and topped with a delicious BBQ sauce.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon parsley
6 russet potatoes (scrubbed and thinly sliced)
1 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
1 pound carrots (sliced)
½ pound fresh green beans (ends trimmed)
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef (uncooked)
10 ¾ ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup bbq sauce
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the salt, ground pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and parsley. Set aside.
  • In another medium-sized bowl, mix together cream of mushroom soup and BBQ sauce.
  • Layer half of the potatoes, half of the onions, half of the carrots, and half of the green beans in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle half of the seasonings over the vegetables.
  • Break the ground beef in small bite-sized pieces (uncooked) and place half over the vegetables.
  • Spoon half of the sauce mixture over the meat.
  • Repeat the entire process all over again, layering it on top of each other.
  • Place the lid on top of the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3.5-4 hours.
  • Scoop servings into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese (and more BBQ sauce or even ketchup, it desired).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 749 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKED BARBECUE BEER BEEF



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Delicious slow-cooked barbecue beef. Served this at a Super Bowl® party and it was a big hit!

Provided by Allison Fletcher Acosta

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Beef

Time 10h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup ketchup
½ cup beer
½ cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 drops liquid smoke flavoring
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup brown sugar
4 pounds beef brisket
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
16 potato buns, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place the onion and garlic into a large slow cooker. Pour in the ketchup, beer, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke; set aside. Combine the salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and brown sugar until evenly blended. Rub the spice mixture all over the beef brisket. Place the brisket into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over top.
  • Cover, and cook on Low until the beef is easily shredded with two forks, 10 to 12 hours.
  • Remove the beef from the slow cooker, and place into a large bowl. Ladle the fat from the remaining sauce in the slow cooker and discard. Pour about 2 cups of the sauce from the slow cooker into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water, and stir into the simmering sauce. Cook and stir 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Meanwhile, shred the meat into small pieces using two forks.
  • Pour the thickened sauce and remaining sauce from the slow cooker into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the sauce right in the slow cooker.
  • Stir the shredded beef and pureed sauce together in the slow cooker. Use tongs to serve the beef on the potato buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 46.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 493.9 mg, Sugar 11 g

SLOW-COOKED BARBECUED BEEF SANDWICHES



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Chuck roast makes delicious shredded beef sandwiches after simmering in a rich, homemade sauce all day. The meat is tender and juicy and takes minutes to prepare for a weeknight dinner or potluck. -Tatina Smith, San Angelo, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 sandwich buns, split
Sliced onions, dill pickles and pickled jalapenos, optional

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half and place in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke if desired and seasonings. Pour over beef., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking liquid., Shred beef with two forks; return to the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Serve with onions, pickles and jalapenos if desired. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth / water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1052mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: For the best results, use 80/20 ground beef. This means that the beef is 80% lean and 20% fat. The fat will help to keep the beef moist and flavorful as it cooks.
  • Brown the beef before cooking: Browning the beef before adding it to the slow cooker will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices to create your own unique barbecue sauce. Some popular options include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Add some sweetness: A little bit of sweetness can help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and vinegar in the barbecue sauce. You can add sweetness with brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
  • Let the beef cook on low for 6-8 hours: This will allow the flavors to develop and the beef to become tender.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Barbecue beef is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and baked beans.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker ground beef barbecue is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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