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Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin on all sides.
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Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of your slow cooker or Dutch oven.
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Add the seasoned beef on top of the onions.
04 -
Pour in the beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
05 -
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours in a slow cooker or in a Dutch oven at 300°F/150°C for 4-5 hours, until the beef is incredibly tender and easily shredded.
06 -
Carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces.
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Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it thoroughly with the rich cooking juices.
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If desired, toast the sandwich buns on a baking sheet in the oven or on a grill until lightly golden.
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Spoon a generous amount of the delicious pulled beef onto the bottom half of each bun. Add pickles, coleslaw, or sliced onions as desired.
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Place the top half of the bun over the beef and press gently. Serve immediately and enjoy!