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Easy Slow-Cooker Pulled beef for Tender beef Perfection

Slow cooker magic at its best. This pulled beef turns out unbelievably tender and packed with cozy, savory flavor every single time.
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Ingredients
  

3 lb beef chuck roast

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup beef broth

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Pat beef dry and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
    Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear beef until browned on all sides.
    Transfer beef to slow cooker and add onions and garlic to the skillet.
    Stir in tomato paste, then add broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the pan.
    Pour mixture over beef and add remaining seasonings and bay leaf.
    Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 hours until tender.
    Shred beef, return to juices, and rest 10 minutes before serving.