Heather's Crock Pot Italian Beef
Hearty, flavorful, and irresistibly tender, Heather’s Crock Pot Italian Beef is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This slow-cooked masterpiece features a perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast infused with bold Italian flavors from dry Italian dressing mix, garlic, and aromatic seasonings. The tangy kick of pepperoncini peppers and their brine adds a zesty depth that takes this dish to the next level. With just 15 minutes of prep time, all the magic happens in the crock pot, creating melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef perfect for piling onto hoagie rolls. Serve with melted provolone cheese and toasted buns for a sandwich experience that’s juicy, savory, and utterly satisfying. Whether for game day snacking or a crowd-pleasing dinner, this recipe promises bold flavors in every bite. Keywords: Crock Pot Italian Beef, slow-cooked beef sandwich, easy Italian beef recipe, shredded beef, pepperoncini beef.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 2 cups Beef broth
- 1 packet Dry Italian dressing mix
- 6 whole Pepperoncini peppers
- 0.5 cup Pepperoncini juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 pieces Hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- 8 slices Provolone cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast, if necessary.
Step 2
Place the beef roast into the crock pot.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, combine the beef broth, dry Italian dressing mix, pepperoncini juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to mix well.
Step 4
Pour the broth mixture over the beef roast in the crock pot.
Step 5
Add the pepperoncini peppers around the roast.
Step 6
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easy to shred.
Step 7
Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the crock pot, mixing it into the juices.
Step 8
Preheat the oven or a toaster oven if you plan to toast the sandwich buns.
Step 9
To assemble, spoon the shredded Italian beef onto hoagie rolls or sandwich buns. Optionally, top with a slice of provolone cheese.
Step 10
If desired, place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the buns are slightly crisp.
Step 11
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3074.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6281.2 |
| Total Fat 358.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 151.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1180.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13319.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 394.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.8g | |
| Protein 375.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 48.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2050.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 57.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5131.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories