Description
Tender and flavorful Crock Pot Italian Beef recipe that is perfect for sandwiches or served over rice or mashed potatoes. This slow-cooked dish is rich in Italian seasonings and makes a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chuck Roast:
- 5 pound chuck roast
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 package Italian-style salad dressing mix, dry
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Other:
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice from jar
- Pepperoncinis (optional for topping)
- Sub rolls (optional for serving)
- Provolone (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Sear the Roast: Rub the roast with about a teaspoon each of salt and pepper and sear on all sides. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
- Cook the Beef: Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then pour over the roast and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
- Shred and Serve: With an hour left in the cooking process, remove the bay leaf and shred the meat. Let it cook for the remaining hour. Enjoy as a sandwich with pepperoncini, provolone, and au jus or over rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 400 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: Approximately 45g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg
