Description
Tender, slow-cooked BBQ pulled beef served over a mountain of creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes. It’s the ultimate comfort food combo with rich, smoky flavor and buttery smooth mash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chuck beef, trimmed and cut into chunks
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Set your slow cooker to low. If searing, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef chunks for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer beef to slow cooker and add barbecue sauce, sliced onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5-6 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain.
- Mash potatoes with butter, warm milk, and shredded cheddar until smooth and creamy.
- Once beef is done, shred it in the slow cooker and let sit 10 minutes in sauce.
- Serve cheesy mash on plates and top with pulled beef. Garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat cheddar for extra richness in the mash.
- Warm the milk before mixing into the potatoes for smoother texture.
- Add a splash of sauce to the mash for an extra BBQ kick.
- Store beef and mash separately for best leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: slow cooked BBQ beef, cheesy mashed potatoes, comfort food, pulled beef recipe, BBQ dinner