Description
Discover the magic of Root Non-Alcoholic Beer Pulled Beef, a sweet and smoky dish that’s incredibly tender and perfect for any occasion. This non-alcoholic recipe transforms a simple beef roast into a flavor-packed meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pound beef chuck roast
- 2 standard cans (24–30 ounces) root non-alcoholic beer
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Pat beef roast dry with paper towels. Generously apply the spice mixture all over the beef, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Sear beef for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Remove and set aside.
- Transfer seared beef (or unseared, if skipping sear) into your slow cooker.
- Pour non-alcoholic root beer over and around the beef. Add any optional Worcestershire sauce or liquid smoke now. The liquid should cover about halfway to two-thirds up the beef.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is incredibly tender and easily shreds with two forks.
- Carefully remove beef to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the beef into desired pieces, discarding any large fat or gristle.
- For a thicker sauce, carefully pour cooking liquid into a saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat to reduce by one-third, or until desired consistency. Optionally, whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) to thicken.
- Return shredded beef to the slow cooker (or a serving bowl) and toss with some of the reduced cooking liquid to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning. If desired, stir in 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for brightness. Serve warm!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Searing the beef before slow cooking creates incredible depth of flavor. Experiment with different brands of root non-alcoholic beer to find your favorite flavor profile.