Slow-Cooked Whiskey-Molasses Shredded Beef

The medium-body of this draft works well with something similar. Shredded beef is delicious & easy any time of year.

  •    High: 4.5 hours or Low: 8.5 hours
  •    8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 beef bottom round roast or beef chuck center roast (2.5-3 lbs), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 Cup whiskey
  • 1/4 Cup plus 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, divided
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
  • 1/4 Cup molasses
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 2 Cups shredded carrots
  • 2 Cups diced Granny Smith Apples

Instructions

  • 1. Place roast in 4.5-5.5 quart slow cooker. Combine whiskey, 1/2 cup vinegar, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, molasses, salt and pepper; pour over roast. 

  • 2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-6 hours or on LOW for 8-10 hours, or until beef is fork-tender.