Slow Cooker Italian Beef (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy Italian beef simmered all day with herbs and spices for an effortless, tender meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
3 pounds beef chuck roast
→ Liquids
02 -
3 cups beef broth
→ Seasonings
03 -
2 packages Italian salad dressing mix
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 bay leaf
→ Bread
10 -
Hoagie or sub buns, for serving
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Place the beef chuck roast into the slow cooker base.
02 -
Combine beef broth with Italian salad dressing mix, black pepper, oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, and bay leaf in a bowl. Stir until evenly blended.
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Pour the seasoning mixture over the roast, cover, and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily with forks.
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Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Serve the shredded beef on hoagie or sub buns.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
For quicker cooking, use an Instant Pot: cook at pressure for 100 minutes followed by a 20-minute natural release. Cutting the roast into smaller pieces can reduce cooking time to 55 minutes.
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Adjust salt content by using low-sodium broth or homemade Italian dressing mix.
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Ensure beef is fully tender by checking if it shreds easily; extend cooking time if needed.
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Leftovers freeze well up to 4-5 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.