5 from 33 votes
Italian Beef
Italian Beef is a slow-cooked chuck roast seasoned simply with salt and pepper, cooked in beef broth, Italian salad dressing mix, and pepperoncini peppers. The cooking process produces tender meat infused with tangy, mildly spicy flavors, which is shredded and served warm. This recipe can be prepared in an oven or slow cooker for convenience.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
523 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 lbs chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 ounce Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 cup Pepperoncini peppers with juice
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper and sear in a large dutch oven over medium high heat until a dark brown crust forms on all sides (about 2 minutes on each side).
- Add the beef broth, dressing mix and pepperoncini peppers over the roast and cook in a 325 degree oven for 3 hours before shredding with forks.
- Slow Cooker Directions: Add the seared beef along with the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-9 hours before shredding with a fork.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
523kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
195mg
(65%)
Sodium
1114mg
(46%)
Potassium
973mg
(21%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 1114mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 973mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.