Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Barbecued Beef

1½ cups ketchup
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 T. prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. liquid smoke flavoring
½ t. salt
¼ t. ground black pepper
¼ t. garlic powder
1 (3-4 pound) boneless chuck roast

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In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, Dijon-style mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. Stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place chuck roast in a slow cooker. Pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. Stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. Continue cooking approximately 1 hour. Makes 12 servings.

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