BBQ Beef

This is a new recipe that I tried today and fell in love with...Crockpot BBQ Beef! It was easy and absolutely amazing! With summer in full swing, I have been craving some good BBQ, BUT most of the BBQ sauce you buy in the store is crap. About 99% of store bought BBQ sauces use high fructose corn syrup as their main ingrediant. Awful. So today, I swept the internet for a healthy, but tasty BBQ sauce and I found it! Courtesey of Civilized Caveman. You will notice this has no sugar! This is a great recipe to make and then take to lunch during the week. Enjoy!

Crock Pot BBQ Beef:

Ingredients:3-5 Lb Boneless Chuck Roast
1 Large White Onion
1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Orange Bell Pepper
2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Dried Basil (I didn't use because I didn't have it)
1 Tsp Dried Oregano
1 Tsp Paprika
1 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tsp Sea Salt
1/4 Cup Beef Broth

Directions:
-Mix all of your dry spices together in a mixing bowl and set aside
-Cut up your onions into large chunks and cut your peppers into long slices
-Toss all of your cuts of meat in the seasoning mixture and ensure you coat all sides of every piece of meat
-Using half of your vegetables, line the bottom of your crock pot and then place half of your meat on those vegetables
-Put the other half of your vegetables in your crock pot and then put in the rest of your meat
-Pour in your beef stock, cover and cook on low for 8 hours
-When the meat is done, remove all the meat pieces and vegetables and drain the crock pot
-Place all the meat back in and shred with two forks
-Pour in a whole batch of BBQ Sauce (recipe below) and mix well
-Cover and place on low for 30 minutes to let all the flavors mold together

BBQ Sauce Recipe:

Ingredients:3 Tomatoes, Diced
1 White Onion, Diced
4 Cloves of garlic, Diced
1 6 Ounce can of Tomato Paste
1 Cup Beef Stock
2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Sweet Paprika
1 Tsp Sea Salt
1 Tsp Cayenne

Directions:
-Combine all ingredients above in a sauce pan and place on stove over medium heat stirring frequently
-Once your sauce starts to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes
-Once your sauce has simmered, turn off the heat and pour your sauce into a blender or food processor and run until you get a nice smooth sauce consistency. (This is completely optional. I did not do this because I am lazy and it still tasted amazing.)
-Return to the pan to keep warm or place on the food of your choice
-Store in the refrigerator