Zesty Italian Beef
Get ready to elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Zesty Italian Beef recipe! Perfectly seasoned beef chuck roast is slow-cooked to tender, juicy perfection, infused with bold flavors from dry Italian dressing mix, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and their zippy brine. Aromatic garlic and sautéed onions add depth, while a golden crust seared in butter locks in flavor before the magic happens in the slow cooker. The result? Melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef that's bursting with Italian spices and savory goodness. Pile it high on toasted sub rolls and top it with those irresistible pepperoncini for a tangy kick. This hearty, crowd-pleasing meal is ideal for game days, family dinners, or meal prepping—comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons Dry Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 8 whole Pepperoncini peppers
- 0.25 cup Pepperoncini juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 pieces Sub rolls or sandwich buns
Instructions
1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels, then season it with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning on all sides.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Sear the beef roast on all sides until a golden brown crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
3. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker, spreading them over the beef.
4. Sprinkle the dry Italian salad dressing mix over the beef. Add the beef broth and pepperoncini juice to the slow cooker, pouring it around the sides of the roast.
5. Arrange the whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the beef. Cover the slow cooker with its lid.
6. Cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
7. Once cooked, shred the beef directly in the slow cooker with two forks, mixing it into the juices for maximum flavor.
8. Toast the sub rolls or sandwich buns, if desired, then spoon the shredded beef onto the rolls. Add some of the cooked pepperoncini peppers for extra tang and spice.
9. Serve the sandwiches hot, with a side of chips, salad, or coleslaw for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 320.2 g | 411% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.3 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1119 mg | 373% | |
| Sodium | 9174 mg | 399% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.7 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 288.9 g | 578% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 790 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 54.9 mg | 305% | |
| Potassium | 4802 mg | 102% | |
*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.
