My Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Dive into comfort food heaven with this flavorful recipe for *My Slow Cooker Italian Beef*. Perfectly tender beef chuck roast is slow-cooked to perfection in a savory blend of beef broth, zesty dry Italian dressing mix, and the tangy kick of pepperoncini peppers and their brine. Aromatic garlic, onion slices, and a medley of Italian herbs like oregano and basil infuse every bite with bold, irresistible flavors. After hours of simmering, the beef effortlessly shreds and soaks up the mouthwatering juices, ready to be piled onto toasted sub rolls or sandwich bread. Melted provolone or mozzarella cheese adds the perfect creamy finish, elevating this dish to irresistible sandwich perfection. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this slow-cooker favorite is an effortless crowd-pleaser ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 1 packet Dry Italian salad dressing mix
• 8 whole Pepperoncini peppers
• 0.5 cup Pepperoncini juice
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large Onion, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 pieces Sub rolls or sandwich bread
• 6 slices Provolone or mozzarella cheese, optional

Directions

Step 1

Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Place the seasoned beef in the slow cooker.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, dry Italian dressing mix, pepperoncini juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil. Pour this mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.

Step 4

Add the onion slices and whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the beef.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or on high heat for 4-6 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 6

Once the beef is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.

Step 7

Toast the sub rolls or sandwich bread, if desired. Layer with shredded Italian beef, and top with provolone or mozzarella cheese if using.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3105.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5692.5

Total Fat 331.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 141.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1140.6mg	0%
Sodium 12769.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 328.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 42.1g
Protein 347.2g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1655.1mg	0%
Iron 52.7mg	0%
Potassium 5310.6mg	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: 52.4%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 23.1%