What cut of beef is best for this Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe?

A 3 lb chuck roast is recommended because it has enough marbling to stay tender and juicy during the long, slow cooking process.

How long does the beef need to cook in the slow cooker?

The beef should cook on low for 8 hours until it shreds easily with a fork, followed by an additional hour of cooking after shredding or slicing.

Can I use a different size slow cooker for this recipe?

This recipe is designed for a 5.5 to 6 quart slow cooker to ensure the chuck roast fits comfortably and cooks evenly.

Slow Cooker Italian Beef: Tender, Savory Crockpot Sandwiches

Name: Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 540 min
Total time: 560 min
Yield: 8, 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lb chuck roast (trimmed of visible fat and cut into large hunks); 0.7 oz Good Seasons Zesty Italian salad dressing mix envelope; 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 medium onion (chopped); 2 beef boullion cubes; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 8 oz pepperoncini pepper slices + splash of juice; 2 cups water

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe

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Made in one pot with less than 10 ingredients, these Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches make for the perfect no-fuss meal! After a day of hands-free cooking, you’ll have tender, fall apart beef in a flavorful gravy.

Author: Chef Emy
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 540 mins
Total Time: 560 mins
Yield: 8, 8 servings 1x
Method: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 lb chuck roast (trimmed of visible fat and cut into large hunks)
0.7 oz Good Seasons Zesty Italian salad dressing mix envelope
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 medium onion (chopped)
2 beef boullion cubes
2 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz pepperoncini pepper slices + splash of juice
2 cups water

Instructions

Place chuck roast into the bottom of a 5.5 – 6 quart crock pot then sprinkle with salad dressing mix and Italian seasoning. Add onion, bouillon cubes, butter and pepperoncini pepper slices to the bottom of the pot then add water.
Place a lid on top then cook on low for 8 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. At this point you can either shred the beef with your fork or you can slice the beef. Shred or slice then place meat back into crock pot and cook on low for 1 more hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 23 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Protein: 33 g

Find it online: https://recipenly.com/slow-cooker-italian-beef/