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Italian Beef Recipe Slow Cooker

This Italian Beef Recipe Slow Cooker version delivers incredibly tender shredded beef simmered slowly with herbs, pepperoncini, and savory broth. Perfect for hearty Chicago-style sandwiches, the slow cooking process creates juicy, flavorful beef that is simple to prepare and ideal for family meals or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 3 lb chuck roast trimmed if necessary
Cooking Liquid & Seasonings
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup pepperoncini peppers plus a little juice from the jar
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground if possible
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the chuck roast into the slow cooker and season it evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Add the beef broth and pepperoncini peppers along with a small amount of the pepperoncini juice to enhance the flavor.
  3. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for about 8 hours, or until the beef becomes very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  4. Remove the cooked beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  5. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the flavorful cooking juices so it absorbs more flavor.
  6. Serve warm as a hearty main dish or pile the shredded beef onto sandwich rolls for classic Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, serve the Italian beef over rice or with gluten-free bread. You can also add sliced bell peppers or onions to the slow cooker for extra flavor and texture. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.