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Authentic Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Learn how to make authentic Chicago-style Italian beef in your slow cooker with this easy recipe. Tender chuck roast cooked with Italian seasonings and tangy pepperoncini creates the perfect sandwich filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 557
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet 1 oz Italian dressing mix
  • 2 cups water
  • 16 oz jar pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • Optional: 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • For serving: crusty Italian rolls provolone cheese slices, and additional pepperoncini

Method
 

  1. Place your chuck roast in the slow cooker bowl. Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix evenly over the top of the roast and rub it in slightly.
  2. Pour water around (not directly on top of) the seasoned roast.
  3. Add half the pepperoncini peppers along with 1/4 cup of the pepper juice from the jar. If using, add minced garlic and Italian seasoning.
  4. Cover and cook on High for 5-6 hours, or Low for 8-9 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and easily shreds.
  5. When done, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the cooking liquid. Let it sit in the juices for at least 15 minutes to soak up more flavor.
  6. Serve on warmed Italian rolls with a slice of provolone and extra pepperoncini if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 557kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 32gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 4233mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g
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