“Church Crowd Pleaser” Slow-Cooker BBQ Beef
📝 Description
This is one of those set-it-and-forget-it recipes you’ll find handwritten on an old church cookbook page. A beef roast slow-cooks until it falls apart, soaking up a sweet-savory sauce that’s mild, comforting, and universally loved.
✔ Only 3 ingredients
✔ No chopping
✔ Feeds a crowd
✔ Perfect for potlucks, church dinners & family gatherings
🧾 Ingredients (Only 3!)
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3–4 lb beef chuck roast
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1½ cups BBQ sauce (any brand you like)
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1 cup cola (regular, not diet)
That’s it. No seasoning required.
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Add to slow cooker
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Place beef chuck roast into slow cooker
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Pour BBQ sauce and cola over the meat
Step 2: Cook low & slow
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours
(or HIGH for 5–6 hours)
Step 3: Shred
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Remove beef and shred with two forks
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Return meat to sauce and stir well
Step 4: Serve
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Keep warm in slow cooker for serving
🍽 Servings
8–10 generous servings
📊 Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approx.)
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Calories: 310
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Protein: 28g
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Fat: 14g
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Carbohydrates: 12g
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Sugar: 9g
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Sodium: varies by BBQ sauce
🌿 Benefits
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✔ High-protein
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✔ Budget-friendly
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✔ No prep stress
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✔ Kid-approved
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✔ Perfect make-ahead dish
💡 Notes & Tips
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Use chuck roast for best tenderness
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Mild BBQ sauce works best for picky eaters
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Don’t lift the lid often—keeps meat juicy
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For thicker sauce, remove lid last 30 minutes
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Tastes even better the next day
❓ Q & A
Q: Does it taste like cola?
A: No. The cola breaks down the meat and adds gentle sweetness.
Q: Can I use chicken instead?
A: Yes! Boneless chicken thighs work great (cook 5–6 hours LOW).
Q: Can I make it ahead?
A: Absolutely. Reheats beautifully.
Q: What should I serve it with?
A:
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Slider buns
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Mashed potatoes
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Rice
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Mac & cheese
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Cornbread
Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
A: Yes, up to 3 months in airtight containers.