Makes: 5 servings

Vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic come together to give this slow cook beef barbecue a sweet and tangy flavor. Serve with a side salad.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds chuck steak (boneless, 1 1/2 inches thick)
• 1 garlic clove (peeled and minced)
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• salt (1 teaspoon, optional)
• 1 teaspoon dry or prepared mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Cut the beef on a diagonal, across the grain into slices 1 inch wide and place in a slow cooker.
2. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the meat.
3. Mix the meat and sauce together.
4. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours.
5. Serve on toasted hamburger buns with a mixed green salad.

Source: Putting Your Crock Pot to Work, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service