Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering goodness of our Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Bowls Recipe, where tender, flavorful beef meets a refreshing slaw and zesty BBQ sauce. This hearty dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering ease of preparation that allows you to set it and forget it. With its vibrant ingredients and customizable toppings, this recipe promises satisfaction in every bite. Whether served over fluffy rice, wrapped in tortillas, or piled high on sandwiches, these pulled beef bowls are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 ½ – 3 lb. boneless beef shoulder
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 (10-12-ounce) bag coleslaw mix
- 3 green onions
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon fine salt
- Pinch of chipotle powder or cayenne pepper (optional)
- 6 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the beef shoulder on top of the onions and sprinkle with minced garlic.
- Pour BBQ sauce and apple cider vinegar over the beef.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef directly in the cooker and mix with juices.
- Prepare slaw by mixing coleslaw mix, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, oil, vinegar, honey, cumin, salt, and optional spices; refrigerate until serving.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base followed by slaw and shredded beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg