Description
A classic Italian Beef recipe featuring tender, slow-cooked beef roast simmered in a flavorful broth with pepperoncini peppers and Italian seasonings. Perfectly shredded and served on hoagie rolls with melted cheese, this easy crockpot meal delivers rich, savory comfort with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 3-4 pound beef roast (chuck or blade recommended)
- 1 package Italian dressing mix or garlic herb seasoning (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Liquids and Add-ins
- 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 jar pepperoncini peppers (12oz or 375ml)
To Serve
- 12 sub or hoagie rolls
- 12 slices provolone, Havarti, or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Place the beef roast into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Season the roast thoroughly on all sides with the Italian dressing mix or garlic herb seasoning, salt, and pepper to infuse flavor.
- Add cooking liquids and peppers: Pour the beef broth and ½ cup of the pepperoncini brine from the jar into the bottom of the slow cooker. Top the roast with ½ cup of sliced pepperoncini peppers for added tang and spice. For a milder heat, use only the brine and omit the peppers.
- Slow cook the beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 10 to 11 hours, until the beef is extremely tender and easily shredded. To shorten cooking time, cut the roast into 3 to 4 smaller pieces and cook for about 8 hours instead.
- Shred and serve: Once cooked, shred the beef directly in the juices using forks to soak up the flavors. Serve the shredded beef on sub rolls topped with your choice of provolone, Havarti, or mozzarella cheese, and garnish with extra pepperoncini peppers as desired.
Notes
- This recipe uses a slow cooker, making it hands-off and ideal for busy days.
- Chuck or blade roast is recommended for tender, shreddable beef.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers to suit your heat preference.
- Serve on toasted sub rolls for an extra crunch and better texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 0.16 g
- Sodium: 896 mg
- Fat: 20.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 34.4 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg
