Slow Cooker Barbecue Ground Beef Recipe

Tender, juicy, and flavorful barbecue ground beef, slow-cooked to perfection! This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. The rich barbecue sauce coats perfectly seasoned ground beef, creating a mouthwatering dish that's ready to be served on your favorite hamburger buns. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 370 mins
Calories 443.4 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Barbecue Ground Beef

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How to Make Slow Cooker Barbecue Ground Beef

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Transfer the browned ground beef to your slow cooker.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the ground beef in the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is cooked through and the flavors have melded.
  6. Serve the barbecue ground beef on hamburger buns, topped with your favorite coleslaw, cheese, or onion rings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

35g

Carbs

13g

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