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Original Homemade Italian Beef

Homemade Italian beef is easy to make in the slow cooker with this family-favorite recipe. Just chuck roast, some dry salad dressing mix, and pepperoncini.
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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, U.S.
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 1 oz envelope dry Italian salad dressing mix
  • 8 –10 pepperoncini peppers plus ¼ cup pepperoncini juice
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. Place the roast in the slow cooker and rub the dry salad dressing mix all over. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers on top.
  2. Pour the water (or broth) and pepperoncini juice around the edges of the meat.
  3. Cover and cook on High for 5–6 hours until the beef is tender and easily shreddable.
  4. Remove the meat, shred with two forks, then return it to the cooking juices and stir well.
  5. Serve on Italian rolls, drizzle with extra juices, and top with giardiniera or provolone cheese if desired.
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