Crock Pot Italian Beef

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Transform your weeknight dinners with this rich and savory Crock Pot Italian Beef recipe, a true comfort food classic that’s as easy as it is flavorful! Featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with bold flavors from tangy pepperoncini peppers, garlic, and a medley of Italian herbs, this dish is perfect for hearty sandwiches or a satisfying main course. The slow cooker does all the work, letting the beef bathe in a flavorful broth seasoned with dry Italian dressing mix and pepperoncini juice for 8 hours of melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Serve it on hoagie rolls with gooey provolone cheese for the ultimate sandwich, or pair it with roasted vegetables or creamy polenta. Whether you're hosting a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this recipe’s ease and irresistible flavor will make it a new favorite. Perfect for searches related to "slow cooker Italian beef recipe," "easy crock pot dinners," or "game day sandwiches."

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 1 packet Dry Italian salad dressing mix
• 8 pieces Pepperoncini peppers
• 0.5 cups Pepperoncini juice (from jar)
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 6 pieces Hoagie rolls (optional, for serving)
• 6 slices Provolone cheese slices (optional, for serving)

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and pat it dry with paper towels.

2. Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

3. In a crock pot, pour in the beef broth and pepperoncini juice.

4. Place the beef chuck roast in the crock pot.

5. Sprinkle the dry Italian salad dressing mix, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, and salt evenly over the beef.

6. Add the butter to the crock pot, placing it on top of the beef for extra richness.

7. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers around the beef.

8. Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, depending on your schedule.

9. After cooking, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the crock pot. Mix it well with the juices to ensure it’s moist and flavorful.

10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

11. Serve the Italian beef warm on hoagie rolls, topped with provolone cheese if desired, or as a main dish alongside your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (488.2g)

Calories		969
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		60.0 g	77%
	Saturated Fat	25.9 g	129%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		189 mg	63%
Sodium		1944 mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate		50.8 g	18%
	Dietary Fiber	2.9 g	10%
	Total Sugars	5.4 g
Protein		57.6 g	115%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		273 mg	21%
Iron		9.3 mg	52%
Potassium		850 mg	18%

*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: 3246 cal (55.6%%)

Protein: 1383 cal (23.7%%)

Carbs: 1213 cal (20.8%%)