Instructions:

1. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper to taste.
2. In a bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, and dried thyme.
3. Place the seasoned beef in the slow cooker and pour the barbecue sauce mixture over it.
4. Cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
5. Shred the cooked beef using two forks, allowing it to absorb the flavorful sauce.
6. Serve the barbecued beef on hamburger buns, creating a sandwich masterpiece.