Crock Pot Italian Beef or Venison
Transform your dinner routine with this mouthwatering Crock Pot Italian Beef or Venison recipe—a tender, flavorful dish that's as versatile as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this slow-cooked marvel features a juicy roast infused with bold Italian flavors, thanks to dry Italian dressing mix, savory beef broth, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and a medley of aromatic seasonings. After eight hours of simmering to perfection, the meat effortlessly shreds into the rich, buttery juices, making it ideal for hearty hoagie sandwiches topped with melty provolone cheese or served over mashed potatoes for a comforting meal. With minimal prep time and endless serving possibilities, this crock pot masterpiece is your new go-to for a crowd-pleasing dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef roast or venison roast
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 pieces pepperoncini peppers
- 0.5 cups pepperoncini juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 pieces hoagie rolls or crusty bread (optional)
- 6 pieces provolone cheese slices (optional)
Instructions
Place the beef or venison roast in the crock pot.
Sprinkle the dry Italian dressing mix evenly over the roast.
Pour the beef broth and pepperoncini juice around the roast.
Add minced garlic, sliced onion, and pepperoncini peppers to the crock pot.
Sprinkle Italian seasoning and black pepper over the ingredients.
Place the butter on top of the roast.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the roast from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat to the crock pot and stir to combine with the juices.
Serve the Italian beef or venison on hoagie rolls or crusty bread for sandwiches. Top with provolone cheese slices if desired.
Alternatively, serve the shredded meat over mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 292.3 g | 375% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.0 g | 625% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1274 mg | 425% | |
| Sodium | 10556 mg | 459% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.0 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | ||
| Protein | 454.9 g | 910% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1653 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 55.9 mg | 311% | |
| Potassium | 6109 mg | 130% | |
*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.
