shredded beef

Hingham, MA
Updated on Jul 22, 2010

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 ---
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

  • Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 275F.
  • Step 2
    Cut the roast into four large pieces to increase the surface area. Salt and pepper all surfaces.
  • Step 3
    Heat a heavy "dutch oven" on medium high heat and coat the bottom with the oil. Brown the meat on all sides.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat, pour in the broth and distribute half the barbecue sauce on the top of the meat.
  • Step 5
    Cover and bake for 2 hours.
  • Step 6
    Turn 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.
  • Step 7
    Leave uncovered and bake another 2 hours for a total of 4 hours.
  • Step 8
    Remove from the oven. Check to see if the meat pulls apart easily. If it does not, return it to the oven for more cooking.
  • Step 9
    When 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.
  • Step 10
    Using 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.
  • Step 11
    When the fat has jelled on top of the juice, remove the fat with a slotted spoon. Discard the fat.
  • Step 12
    Divide the meat into meal-sized portions and add the juice. Freeze.
  • Step 13
    To serve, microwave until heated through.

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