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Slow Cooker Italian Beef
This flavor-packed Slow Cooker Italian Beef practically makes itself! A chuck roast is simmered all day in a savory broth until it's fall-apart tender. Then serve it on a sandwich, mashed potatoes, or pizza for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 6h 15m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 6h👤 Kelley Simmons📖 chefsavvy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- pan
- slow cooker
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Season both sides of chuck roast with 2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet with sides over high heat (this helps with oil splatter).Add in chuck roast and cook for ⏱️ 2 minutes on each side or until it gets some nice color to it.
kosher salt2 tsppepper1 tsppepperoncinis, sliced1 cupextra sliced pepperoncinisolive oil2 tbsp
2
Remove the chuck roast from the pan and transfer to the slow cooker.Add onions to the skillet and saute for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes to get some color on them.Stir in garlic cloves and sauté for ⏱️ 1 minute. Pour in broth making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to release the brown bits "fond" off the bottom.Pour the broth and onion mixture on top of the roast in the slow cooker.
large onion, large dice1garlic6 clovesgarlic aioli
3
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, pepperoncinis, italian seasoning, celery seed and bay leaves.Cover and cook on high for ⏱️ 6 hours or low for ⏱️ 8 hours or until the beef is fall apart tender.
worcestershire sauce2 tbsppepper1 tsppepperoncinis, sliced1 cupextra sliced pepperoncinisitalian seasoning1 tbspbay leaves2
4
Discard bay leaves. With two forks shred beef right in the slow cooker.
bay leaves2
5
To serve as a sandwich: Spread garlic mayonnaise on crusty bread then top with shredded beef and provolone cheese. Place under the broiler for ⏱️ 1 minute or until melted. Top with pepperoncinis and giardiniera and enjoy!Other serving options: This goes fantastic with mashed potatoes! It's also great as a topping on pizza!
garlic6 clovesgarlic aiolipepper1 tsppepperoncinis, sliced1 cupextra sliced pepperoncinis
Nutrition Facts
calories
481 kcal
fat Content
31 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
1186 mg
protein Content
45 g
trans Fat Content
2 g
cholesterol Content
156 mg
carbohydrate Content
6 g
saturated Fat Content
12 g
unsaturated Fat Content
20 g
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