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Hoagie buns filled with homemade slow cooker Italian beef and topped with pepperoncini and pickled vegetables.

Slow Cooker Italian Beef

5 from 53 votes
Course: Main Course, Meals
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: beef, slow cooker
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 10 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 724kcal
Author: Bella Bucchiotti
Slow cooker Italian beef is one of those dishes that, once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to make it again. Italian beef sandwiches served on toasted rolls or a hoagie bun are hearty, filling and truly delicious. The slow cooked beef becomes incredibly tender and flavourful.
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Ingredients

  • 3 Pounds chuck roast
  • 1 Teaspoon grapeseed oil
  • sea salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ Teaspoon black pepper coarse
  • ½ Teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ Teaspoon thyme dried
  • 2 Cups beef broth divided
  • ½ Cup pepperoncini juice
  • 8 Ounces giardiniera

For serving

  • 18 Slices Provolone cheese
  • 9 buns hoagie
  • 1 Cup pepperoncini

Instructions

  • Salt the chuck roast on all sides generously and allow to come to room temp and the salt to dissolved.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat. Brush with grapeseed oil and sear the meat on both sides for 5 minutes.
  • Remove and add to the slow cooker. Pour ½ of the broth into the Dutch oven and deglaze. Pour into the slow cooker.
  • Add all remaining ingredients and cover. Cook on low for 9 hours.
  • Shred the beef and cook 1 more hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add provolone slices to hoagie buns and toast until cheese is melted. Top with Italian beef and pepperoncinis.

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Nutrition

Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1689mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 15mg
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The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.