Sweet Italian Beef Crock Pot
Transform your dinner routine with the irresistible flavors of Sweet Italian Beef Crock Pot—a mouthwatering slow-cooked dish packed with savory and sweet notes that pairs effortlessly with a variety of sides. Tender beef chuck roast is seasoned with zesty Italian dressing mix and a touch of brown sugar, creating a delightful balance of flavors as it simmers all day with beef broth, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and garlic. A hint of buttery richness takes this dish to the next level, making it the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, this easy, hands-off crock pot recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth beef that’s perfect for shredding and serving on sandwich rolls, over mashed potatoes, or even rice. Treat your family to a meal that’s as simple to make as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 2 packets Italian dressing mix
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 6 whole Pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup Pepperoncini juice
- 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Place the beef chuck roast into the crock pot.
Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix packets evenly over the roast.
Add the brown sugar on top of the roast, spreading it evenly.
Pour the beef broth and pepperoncini juice around the beef in the crock pot.
Place the whole pepperoncini peppers around the roast for extra flavor.
Add the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.
Place the butter on top of the beef in 4 evenly spaced dollops.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks directly in the crock pot, mixing it into the juices for better flavor absorption.
Optional: Serve the Sweet Italian Beef on sandwich rolls, over mashed potatoes, or alongside rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 325.6 g | 417% | |
| Saturated Fat | 135.5 g | 678% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1152 mg | 384% | |
| Sodium | 7391 mg | 321% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.4 g | ||
| Protein | 250.2 g | 500% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 38.4 mg | 213% | |
| Potassium | 4244 mg | 90% | |
*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.
