Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Crock-Pot Italian Beef recipe. Tender, juicy beef chuck roast is slow-cooked to perfection, infused with the zesty flavors of giardiniera and a savory au jus. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for family gatherings, game day parties, or simply satisfying your cravings on a cozy night in. Serve it on hoagie rolls for classic sandwiches, over rice for a hearty bowl, or even in tacos for a fun twist. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this recipe guarantees mouthwatering satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup Chicago-style giardiniera
- 3 tablespoons giardiniera juice
- 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic with chili peppers
- 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into chunks)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by cutting the chuck roast into large chunks if needed.
- In your Crock-Pot, layer the chuck roast at the bottom. Add giardiniera and its juice, Italian dressing mix, garlic, and beef broth.
- Top the mixture with chunks of unsalted butter.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 8 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- To thicken the sauce, remove about a cup of liquid from the Crock-Pot and whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Return to the pot and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
- Shred or slice the beef as desired and serve hot over rolls or pasta with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg