Italian Beef Crock Pot

Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food with this flavorful Italian Beef Crock Pot recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a blend of Italian herbs, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and dry ranch seasoning, this slow-cooked beef chuck roast becomes irresistibly tender and juicy after hours of simmering in a rich broth. The addition of butter adds a luscious depth, while the pepperoncini juice infuses every bite with a zesty kick. Serve this versatile dish as hearty sandwiches on toasted sub rolls with melted provolone cheese, or enjoy it on its own for a gluten-free option. With just 10 minutes of prep and the magic of the crock pot, this crowd-pleaser is a hands-off way to bring bold Italian flavors to your table. Ideal for weeknight dinners, game days, or gatherings, it’s a recipe the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 packet Dry ranch seasoning mix
• 8 whole Pepperoncini peppers
• 0.5 cup Pepperoncini juice
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 6 pieces Sub rolls (optional, for serving)
• 6 slices Provolone cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Place the beef chuck roast in the crock pot.

Step 2

Pour the beef broth and pepperoncini juice over the roast.

Step 3

Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and ranch seasoning mix evenly over the beef.

Step 4

Add the whole pepperoncini peppers around the beef.

Step 5

Place the butter on top of the roast.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.

Step 7

Once the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork, carefully remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.

Step 8

Return the shredded beef to the crock pot, mixing it with the juices and peppers to stay moist and flavorful.

Step 9

If serving as sandwiches, toast the sub rolls, add the shredded beef, top with provolone cheese, and spoon some juices over for extra flavor.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2741 grams (2741.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6078

Total Fat 377.80g	484%
Saturated Fat 166.60g	833%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 1272mg	424%
Sodium 13784mg	599%
Total Carbohydrate 317.20g	115%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 40.00g
Protein 344.30g	689%

Vitamin D 45IU	225%
Calcium 1697mg	131%
Iron 56mg	312%
Potassium 4920mg	105%

*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: 56.2%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 21.0%