Slow Cooker Italian Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
399 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Italian Beef
Description
In this Slow Cooker Italian Beef recipe, a chuck roast is seasoned thoroughly with Italian dressing mix, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Placed in a slow cooker with beef broth, the roast is topped with sliced pepperoncini peppers and drained giardiniera, a mix of pickled vegetables. The slow cooking process, preferably on low for 8 to 10 hours, imparts deep flavor and results in tender meat that shreds easily.
The shredded beef retains moisture and the spicy, tangy notes from the pepperoncini and giardiniera. This creates a balance of savory richness and piquancy that defines Italian beef sandwiches. The beef is returned to the cooking liquid after shredding to keep it juicy and flavorful.
Traditionally, the shredded beef is piled on hoagie rolls and topped with more pepperoncini and giardiniera. The cooking liquid can be served as a dip for the sandwich, enhancing moisture and flavor. This recipe makes enough beef to serve approximately eight portions, making it suitable for group meals or leftovers.
Ingredients
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth reduced sodium
- 1 (0.6 oz) packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 Tbsp oregano dried
- 1 Tbsp basil dried
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup Pepperoncini peppers sliced
- 1 cup giardiniera drained
Instructions
Prepare
- Add the roast and broth to the insert of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
Mix seasonings
- In a small mixing bowl, add the Italian dressing seasoning mix, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine well.
Season beef
- Rub seasonings into the roast, on all sides.
- Top roast with pepperoncini peppers and drained giardiniera.
Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours. You can cook this on high for about 4-5 hours, but for the most tender beef, I highly recommend cooking on low.
Shred
- Use tongs to remove the beef from the slow cooker and place on a plate (or a bowl), and shred using two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir.
Serve
- Serve shredded beef on a hoagie roll, topped with some additional pepperoncini peppers and drained giardiniera. Add some of the cooking liquid to a small bowl for dipping if desired.
Notes
- This recipe serves approximately eight people but portions can be adjusted as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 913mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 63IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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