This easy crockpot Italian beef recipe came from my sister Colby. It’s one of those simple meals that takes just a few ingredients and turns into something everyone loves.
The chuck roast cooks in the crockpot with ranch seasoning, Italian dressing mix, beer, and giardiniera until it’s tender and easy to shred. Pile the beef onto good buns with melted provolone, and dinner is done.
It’s a perfect slow cooker dinner, great for feeding a group, and it freezes well too.
Ingredients
1 chuck roast
1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
1 packet Italian dressing seasoning (i.e. Good Seasons)
½ can beer
1 jar giardiniera, drained
Optional: 1 packet au jus mix
For serving
Hoagie rolls or good sandwich buns
Provolone cheese (melts nicely)
Instructions
1. Brown the roast in a skillet on both sides.
2. Place the roast in the crockpot.
3. Sprinkle the ranch packet and Italian seasoning packet over the roast.
4. Add the beer and drained giardiniera.
5. Optional: add the au jus packet.
6. Cook on HIGH for about 8 hours until the beef is very tender.
7. Shred the beef and return it to the juices.
Serve
Serve the shredded beef on good buns with melted provolone cheese.
Optional additions:
Extra giardiniera
Sweet peppers
A little au jus for dipping
Italian Beef Recipe FAQ
Can you cook Italian beef in a crockpot on high?
Yes. This crockpot Italian beef cooks on HIGH for about 8 hours until the chuck roast is tender and easy to shred.
What cut of meat is best for Italian beef?
Chuck roast works best because it becomes tender and flavorful when slow cooked. I always wait until it is on sale.
What is giardiniera?
Giardiniera is an Italian-style pickled vegetable mix often used on Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches.
Can crockpot Italian beef be frozen?
Yes. Store the shredded beef with some of the juices in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
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