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Slow-Cook Barbecue

Slow-Cook Barbecue on a cutting board
Makes: 5 servings

Vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic come together to give this slow cook beef barbecue a sweet and tangy flavor. Serve with a side salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chuck steak, boneless, 1 1/2-inches thick
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup (add more ketchup if desired)
  • salt (1 teaspoon, optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dry or prepared mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Cut the beef on a diagonal, across the grain into slices 1 inch wide and place in a slow cooker.
  3. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the meat.
  4. Mix the meat and sauce together.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours.
  6. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with a mixed green salad.

Notes

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Source:

Putting Your Crock Pot to Work
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 269
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 90 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 31 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 30 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 440 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 269
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 90 mg
Carbohydrates 7 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 31 g
Minerals
Calcium 30 mg
Potassium 440 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 31 mg
Phosphorus 254 mg
Selenium 31 mg
Zinc 5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 5 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 2.0 mcg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 10 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 8 mg
Choline 87 mg

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