Nate's Italian Beef

Savor the bold, zesty flavors of the Midwest with Nate's Italian Beef, a classic slow-cooked favorite that delivers tender, shredded beef infused with the perfect balance of tangy and savory notes. Made with a hearty chuck roast simmered to perfection in a fragrant blend of beef broth, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and pepperoncini peppers, this recipe captures the essence of authentic Italian-American comfort food. Each juicy bite is elevated by the signature kick of pepperoncini juice, while the optional melted provolone adds a creamy, indulgent touch. Perfectly paired with crusty hoagie rolls or Italian bread, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for feeding a crowd, whether it’s game day, a family dinner, or just a craving for the ultimate sandwich. Don’t forget to serve it with the rich, flavorful cooking liquid for a classic au jus dipping experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 3 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 packet Dry onion soup mix
• 8 pieces Pepperoncini peppers
• 1 cup Pepperoncini juice (from jar)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 pieces Hoagie rolls or Italian bread
• 6 slices Provolone cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. Place the beef chuck roast in a slow cooker.

Step 2

2. Pour the beef broth and pepperoncini juice over the roast.

Step 3

3. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, minced garlic, onion soup mix, salt, and black pepper over the meat.

Step 4

4. Add the pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast.

Step 5

5. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 6

6. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Mix the shredded beef with the juices to coat evenly.

Step 7

7. To serve, split the hoagie rolls or Italian bread open and pile the shredded beef onto each roll.

Step 8

8. Top with provolone cheese, if desired, and serve warm. Optionally, use the cooking liquid for dipping (au jus) to enhance flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3288.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5727.1

Total Fat 334.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 141.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1140.6mg	0%
Sodium 14750.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 326.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 34.7g
Protein 350.5g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1726.8mg	0%
Iron 60.3mg	0%
Potassium 5318.6mg	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: 52.7%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 22.8%