Slow Cooker Italian Beef

This Slow Cooker Italian Beef is an easy dinner recipe inspired by the Chicago staple that has so much flavor it will literally melt in your mouth!

Slow Cooker Italian Beef

If you hate spending a lot of time in the kitchen, you’re going to want to keep this Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe handy!

Now, this isn’t exactly a meal you can make in a pinch; it takes several hours to cook. However, the majority of this meal is made in the crockpot, meaning lots of hands-off time for you!

It only takes a few minutes to prep this Italian Beef, and your slow cooker will do the rest. And as it roasts during the day, your house will smell like some good home-cookin’!

While it looks like there are lots of ingredients in this recipe, don’t be intimidated. It’s mostly spices like sea salt, oregano, basil, and garlic, plus some beef broth that makes it extra mouthwatering.

There’s also a secret ingredient that may surprise you: brown sugar! That’s right, the sweetness balances out the savory flavors for a truly delicious dish.

And let me tell you, all that (minimal) work is totally worth it. The result is tender, juicy shredded beef full of melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

This meat is the perfect filling for a hearty Italian Beef Sandwich. Put it on a sub roll, add pepperoncinis and provolone cheese, and serve it au jus for a scrumptious lunch.

Or, you can turn this recipe into a simple dinner. Serve some spiced shredded beef over rice with a side of veggies or mashed potatoes.

Again, pour those flavorful juices on top, and you won’t regret it!

How To Make Italian Beef

This is a really easy recipe to make – a little sear time and a slow cook result in a deliciously tender roast that melts in your mouth!

• Begin by rubbing the roast with about a teaspoon each of salt and pepper and sear on all sides. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
• Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then pour them over the roast and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
• With an hour left in the cooking process, remove the bay leaf and shred the meat, let cook for the remaining hour.
• Enjoy as a sandwich with pepperoncini, provolone, and au jus or over rice or mashed potatoes.

This Italian Beef is also perfect for serving at an intimate gathering this holiday season. Plus, all that hands-off time means more mingling and less time in the kitchen!

But let’s face it, there’s no wrong time to have tasty, tender beef. No matter how you eat it or serve it, I promise, you’ll definitely enjoy this wonderful recipe!

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Slow Cooker Italian Beef

This Slow Cooker Italian Beef is an easy dinner recipe inspired by the Chicago staple that has so much flavor it will literally melt in your mouth!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: italian beef

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 10 people

Calories: 441kcal

Author: Rebecca Hubbell

Ingredients

• 5 pound chuck roast
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 teaspoons ground pepper
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 package Italian-style salad dressing mix, dry
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice, from jar
• pepperoncinis, optional for topping
• sub rolls, optional for serving
• provolone, optional for serving

Instructions

• Rub the roast with about a teaspoon each of salt and pepper and sear on all sides. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
• Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then pour over the roast and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
• With an hour left in the cooking process, remove the bay leaf and shred the meat, let cook for the remaining hour.
• Enjoy as a sandwich with pepperoncini, provolone, and au jus or over rice or mashed potatoes.

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Notes

• The Italian Seasoning package has about 1 tablespoon of spices in it. If you are using another brand or a homemade version, I would recommend using that amount.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1117mg | Potassium: 808mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 0.9% | Calcium: 5.5% | Iron: 28.2%

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