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Slow Cooker Six Ingredient Pulled Beef & Onion Gravy
This is one of those lazy, can’t be bothered throw it all in recipe, Even if you don’t know what to serve it with you’ve so many options - potatoes, in a roll or even pasta.
SERVES
6
COOKING TIME
8 hours
DIFFICULTY
simple
Slow Cooker Six Ingredient Pulled Beef is a deliciously simple dish that transforms an affordable cut of beef into a tender, flavourful meal with minimal preparation. By using just six ingredients and a slow cooker, you can create a versatile protein perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or served over creamy mash. This recipe is ideal for busy home cooks looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
Why Use a Slow Cooker for Pulled Beef?
Using a slow cooker for pulled beef offers incredible benefits:
- Transforms cheaper cuts of meat into tender, melt-in-your-mouth dishes
- Requires minimal preparation time
- Allows for hands-off cooking throughout the day
- Develops rich, deep flavours through low and slow cooking
- Perfect for batch cooking and meal prep
Method
Step 1
Brown the beef briefly on the pan, soften the sliced onions.
Step 2
Add everything into the slowcooker and cook on high for 7-8 hours. Perfect if you’re out all day working.
Step 3
Shred with tongs and serve. I pair it with mash or ciabatta rolls with butter, onions and the gravy for pure heaven!
Ingredients
800g – 1Kg beef brisket
2 x onions sliced
1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp thyme / oregano
1 tbsp garlic
400ml beef stock
Salt and pepper (optional)
Olive oil (optional)
