shredded beef
Chuck roast is on sale so it was a good day to "feed the freezer" with some shredded beef. Since there are two of us, a 3 1/2 pound roast resulted in meat for four meals: one tonight and three in the freezer for quick reheating other nights.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
4 Hr
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or other cooking oil
- 1 cup beef broth, reduced sodium
- 3/4 cup brown barbecue sauce (i used country bob sauce)
How To Make shredded beef
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 275F.
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Step 2Cut the roast into four large pieces to increase the surface area. Salt and pepper all surfaces.
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Step 3Heat a heavy "dutch oven" on medium high heat and coat the bottom with the oil. Brown the meat on all sides.
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Step 4Remove from heat, pour in the broth and distribute half the barbecue sauce on the top of the meat.
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Step 5Cover and bake for 2 hours.
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Step 6Turn the pieces of meat over and spread with the remainder of the barbecue sauce. The juice should have increased in volume to almost reach the top of the meat. If it hasn't, add more broth or water.
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Step 7Leave uncovered and bake another 2 hours for a total of 4 hours.
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Step 8Remove from the oven. Check to see if the meat pulls apart easily. If it does not, return it to the oven for more cooking.
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Step 9When the beef is cool enough to handle but still warm, remove the meat from the juice. Pour the juice in a glass container and refrigerate it for the fat to solidify.
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Step 10Using forks and your fingers shred the beef, discarding any fat or sinews. Doing this while the beef is still warm is easier than when it is cold.
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Step 11When the fat has jelled on top of the juice, remove the fat with a slotted spoon. Discard the fat.
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Step 12Divide the meat into meal-sized portions and add the juice. Freeze.
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Step 13To serve, microwave until heated through.
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