BBQ Pulled Beef Sliders (Printable Version)

Slow-braised beef with smoky BBQ sauce and crisp coleslaw on toasted brioche buns.

# What You'll Need:

→ BBQ Pulled Beef

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# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 300°F.
02 - Rub the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
04 - Pour in the beef broth and BBQ sauce. Cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 3-3.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender and can be easily shredded.
05 - While the beef cooks, prepare the coleslaw. In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, and red onion.
06 - In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
07 - Once the beef is cooked, remove from the oven and shred using two forks. Mix with its cooking juices and additional BBQ sauce if desired.
08 - Slice the brioche slider buns and lightly toast if preferred.
09 - Pile pulled beef onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with a generous spoonful of coleslaw, and drizzle with more BBQ sauce if desired. Replace the bun tops and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The tender beef practically falls apart on its own, making you look like a cooking genius without breaking a sweat
  • That cool crisp coleslaw cutting through rich smoky meat is the kind of contrast that makes people close their eyes and smile
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  • Letting the beef rest for even ten minutes before shredding makes a huge difference in moisture retention
  • Don't skip searing—those caramelized bits dissolve into the sauce and create depth you can't fake
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  • Use two forks to shred—hold the beef steady with one and pull with the other for perfect strands
  • Lightly toasting the brioche buns creates a structural barrier against all those delicious juices

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