Crock Pot Italian Beef or Venison

Transform your dinner routine with this mouthwatering Crock Pot Italian Beef or Venison recipe—a tender, flavorful dish that's as versatile as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this slow-cooked marvel features a juicy roast infused with bold Italian flavors, thanks to dry Italian dressing mix, savory beef broth, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and a medley of aromatic seasonings. After eight hours of simmering to perfection, the meat effortlessly shreds into the rich, buttery juices, making it ideal for hearty hoagie sandwiches topped with melty provolone cheese or served over mashed potatoes for a comforting meal. With minimal prep time and endless serving possibilities, this crock pot masterpiece is your new go-to for a crowd-pleasing dinner!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef roast or venison roast
• 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
• 2 cups beef broth
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 8 pieces pepperoncini peppers
• 0.5 cups pepperoncini juice
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 pieces hoagie rolls or crusty bread (optional)
• 6 pieces provolone cheese slices (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Place the beef or venison roast in the crock pot.

Step 2

Sprinkle the dry Italian dressing mix evenly over the roast.

Step 3

Pour the beef broth and pepperoncini juice around the roast.

Step 4

Add minced garlic, sliced onion, and pepperoncini peppers to the crock pot.

Step 5

Sprinkle Italian seasoning and black pepper over the ingredients.

Step 6

Place the butter on top of the roast.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the roast from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the crock pot and stir to combine with the juices.

Step 9

Serve the Italian beef or venison on hoagie rolls or crusty bread for sandwiches. Top with provolone cheese slices if desired.

Step 10

Alternatively, serve the shredded meat over mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3126.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5900.1

Total Fat 292.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 1274.4mg	0%
Sodium 10555.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 325.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 44.6g
Protein 454.9g	0%

Vitamin D 40.5IU	0%
Calcium 1652.8mg	0%
Iron 55.9mg	0%
Potassium 6108.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.7%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 22.6%