Here’s a rich, melt-in-your-mouth pulled beef recipe made with blonde beer for extra depth and sweetness 🍺🥩🔥

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🥩 Melting Pulled Beef with Blonde Beer

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Beef

• 2–3 lb (900g–1.4kg) beef chuck roast
• Salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Aromatics

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped

Liquid & Flavor

• 1 bottle (12–16 oz) blonde beer
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves

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Instructions

1. Prep the Beef

1. Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
3. Sear beef on all sides until browned (about 3–4 minutes per side).
4. Remove beef and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics

1. In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery.
2. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

3. Add Liquid & Simmer

1. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
2. Add blonde beer, beef broth, Worcestershire, brown sugar, paprika, thyme, and bay leaves.
3. Bring to a simmer.

4. Slow Cook

Option A – Oven

• Return beef to pot, cover, and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 3–4 hours until tender.

Option B – Slow Cooker

• Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.

5. Pull the Beef

1. Remove beef and shred with two forks.
2. Return shredded beef to the pot and mix with sauce.
3. Simmer 10–15 minutes to thicken.

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Serve Ideas

• Pulled beef sandwiches with coleslaw
• Tacos or burritos
• Over mashed potatoes
• With roasted vegetables

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⭐ Tips for Best Results

• Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for the most tender pull.
• Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before shredding.
• For a thicker sauce, reduce it uncovered for 10 minutes.