Slow Cooker Italian Beef
Meltingly tender beef is slow cooked with tangy pepperoncini and giardiniera, and seasoned with Italian dressing mix.
Servings : 6
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chuck roast, cut into 4-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet (0.7 ounces) Italian Dressing and Seasoning Mix
- 8 ounces pepperoncini pepper slices + ¼ cup pepperoncini juice
- 8 ounces Giardiniera, drained (use mild or spicy)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- Provolone cheese slices, for serving
- Giardiniera, for serving
- Buns, for serving
Instructions
- Pull meat out of the fridge and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef chunks to the hot oil and sear for about 4 minutes per side, or until browned.
- Transfer beef to the insert of your slow cooker.
- Return skillet to the burner.
- Add a splash of beef broth and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and pour the liquid over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the packet of Italian Dressing Mix over the beef.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers, pepperoncini juice, and giardiniera.
- Season with italian seasoning and pour in the remaining beef broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until meat is fall apart tender. You can also cook it on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours.
- Remove beef from the slow cooker and transfer to a cutting board; shred it.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker; cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Serve the shredded beef on toasted buns with provolone and giardiniera.
Nutrition
Calories: 574 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 48 g | Fat: 41 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17 g | Trans Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 156 mg | Sodium: 1237 mg | Potassium: 1016 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 167 IU | Vitamin C: 35 mg | Calcium: 52 mg | Iron: 5 mg | Net Carbs: 28 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.