Shredded Barbecue Beef Recipe

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"I work for the Delaware Department of Transportation and prepare this simple dish during storm emergencies or for lunch get-togethers," reports field editor Jan Walls of Camden.

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Shredded Barbecue Beef Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 6 hours
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 5 pounds), halved
  • 3 tablespoons Liquid Smoke, optional
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
  • 12 sandwich rolls, split

Directions

  • Combine the celery salt, garlic powder and onion powder; rub over brisket. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine liquid smoke if desired and hot pepper sauce; pour over brisket. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender.
  • Remove roast and cool slightly. Strain cooking juices, reserving 1/2 cup. Shred met with two forks; place in a large saucepan. Add the barbecue sauce and reserved cooking juices; heat through. Serve about 1/3 cup meat mixture on each roll. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: This is a fresh beef brisket, not corned beef.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 387 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 905 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Shredded Barbecue Beef in Taste of Home February/March 2003, p17

Light-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by ellimaye1

Super yummy! Great flavor and very tender.

Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2011 by s_pants

Love the flavor! I used 2 2-1/2 pound briskets that were thin cut (like a ham steak) and they cooked in about 4 hours. The BBQ coated the shreds, but it was not overly saturated with sauce. If you like a lot of sauce be sure to use a smaller brisket or more sauce.

Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2009 by sburk2112

This is WONDERFUL and easy to make. I make this when I have company over and everyone loves it !!!

Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2009 by tjmocker

VERY GOOD!!!!!!!

 
 
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