Italian Beef

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this rich and savory Italian Beef recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece bursting with bold flavors and tender perfection. Made with a well-marbled beef chuck roast and infused with a medley of Italian seasoning, garlic, pepperoncini peppers, and Worcestershire sauce, this dish creates a delectable combination of zesty, tangy, and hearty notes. Cooked low and slow in a flavorful beef broth until melt-in-your-mouth tender, this recipe shines as the perfect filling for toasted sandwich rolls. Top with creamy provolone cheese for a luscious finish, and don’t forget the side of au jus for the ultimate dipping experience. Whether served at game-day gatherings or as a comforting family dinner, this Italian Beef is a crowd-pleaser worth savoring.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 packet dry Italian seasoning mix
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 cup pepperoncini peppers, with juice
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 pieces sandwich rolls
• 6 slices provolone cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 3

Sear the roast in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

Place the sliced onions at the bottom of a slow cooker.

Step 5

Add the seared chuck roast on top of the onions.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, dry Italian seasoning mix, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and juice from the pepperoncini peppers. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Pour the mixture over the beef roast in the slow cooker.

Step 8

Add the pepperoncini peppers on top of the roast.

Step 9

Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over all ingredients for extra heat, if desired.

Step 10

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is extremely tender and shreds easily with a fork.

Step 11

Once cooked, shred the beef directly in the slow cooker with two forks, mixing it with the juices.

Step 12

Toast the sandwich rolls if desired.

Step 13

Pile the shredded Italian beef onto sandwich rolls and, if using, top with slices of provolone cheese.

Step 14

Serve warm with a small dish of the cooking juices (au jus) on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2989.3 grams (2989.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5876

Total Fat 364.60g	467%
Saturated Fat 145.60g	728%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1141mg	380%
Sodium 12060mg	524%
Total Carbohydrate 303.70g	110%
Dietary Fiber 20.70g	74%
Total Sugars 38.20g
Protein 344.70g	689%

Vitamin D 36IU	180%
Calcium 1779mg	137%
Iron 54mg	297%
Potassium 5281mg	112%

*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: 55.9%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 20.7%