Italian Beef
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis Italian Beef is so easy to make in the slow cooker! The beef turns out incredibly tender and flavorful, perfect for making Italian beef sandwiches. You'll love having this recipe in your back pocket for busy days!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 595kcal
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pound boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 16 ounces jar pepperoncini drained, stems removed and coarsely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 8 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella, cut in half as needed to fit on sandwiches
Instructions
- Place the sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season all sides of the beef with the salt and pepper and then add the meat to the hot pan. Brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker, on top of the sliced onion.
- Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Combine the Italian seasoning, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder and onion powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the beef.
- Add the chopped pepperoncini and bell pepper to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the beef. Then continue cooking on high for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, split the rolls open and place them on a baking sheet, with the inside of the rolls facing up. Broil in the oven for about 2 minutes, until bread is toasted and golden brown, watching the rolls closely so that they don't burn.
- Serve shredded Italian beef on top of toasted rolls, topped with a slice of provolone.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 972mg | Potassium: 884mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 15mg
