Slow Cooker Shredded Italian Beef Recipes

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. Stir well, and bring to a boil.
• Place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
• Cover, and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours. When done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork.

ITALIAN SHREDDED BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut roast in half. Place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water with salad dressing and au jus mixes; pour over meat. Top with onion and chilies., Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on rolls. Freeze option: Freeze individual portions of cooled meat mixture and juices freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on rolls.

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN SHREDDED BEEF HOAGIES

Steps:

• If beef roast comes in netting or is tied, remove netting or strings. In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, place onions. Place beef on onions. In small bowl, mix diced tomatoes and tomato paste; pour over beef.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Use 2 forks to pull beef into shreds. Return beef to cooker. Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture onto each bun. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese.

PEPPERONCINI BEEF

Steps:

• Make small cuts in roast, and insert garlic slices in cuts. Place roast in the slow cooker, and pour the entire contents of the jar of pepperoncini, including liquid, over meat.
• Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
• When making the sandwiches, place meat in rolls, top with cheese, and zap in a microwave for a few seconds. Don't forget to use the pepperoncini in the sandwiches!

ITALIAN BEEF

Steps:

• Let the meat rest at room temperature for 15 minutes (this is a good time to measure your other spices and seasonings). Season the beef all over with kosher salt.
• Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. Once it is hot, sear the meat on all sides until golden brown, moving it as little as possible so that it develops a nice crust (this will take about 10 minutes). Transfer to the slow cooker.
• Turn the heat to medium. Carefully splash in some of the broth and with a wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan (this is FLAVOR). Pour the liquid and any bits into the slow cooker on top of the beef.
• In a small bowl, stir together the seasoning ingredients: Italian seasoning, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Sprinkle on top of the beef.
• Add the pepperoncini peppers and juice. Add the giardiniera (do not add any giardiniera juice).
• Pour in the remaining broth.
• Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Shred the beef, then stir it together with the juices. Cover and cook on low for 30 additional minutes.
• To serve, split the hoagie buns and toast on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes (if desired). Fill with the shredded Italian beef (get plenty of that yummy, messy juice!) and top with provolone, pepperoncini, and Giardiniera as desired. Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN SHREDDED BEEF

Steps:

• Sprinkle the trimmed beef round generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle the oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan set over high heat. Sear all sides of the beef round for several minutes, or until browned on all sides. Use the tongs to transfer the roast to the slow-cooker. Return the pan to the burner and lower the heat to medium low. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and sautee just until fragrant. Add the beef broth, red wine, sundried tomatoes AND their oil, green olives, capers, roasted red peppers, and tomatoes and raise the heat back up to HIGH. Bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any of the beautiful brown bits the beef left behind. Allow the mixture to boil for one minute, then pour over the beef round in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Carefully transfer the beef to a rimmed plate or dish. Use two forks to shred the beef before returning it to the slow-cooker and tossing to distribute everything evenly.
• Serve over polenta, noodles, rice, or on crusty rolls.

SLOW COOKER SHREDDED ITALIAN BEEF

Steps:

• Spray slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Add vinegar, dried onion, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, chopped pepperoncini peppers, and banana pepper rings to bottom of slow cooker. Stir to combine.
• Add beef chuck roast on top of spice mixture, season both sides with salt and black pepper. Top with butter.
• Place lid on slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Remove beef from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker to soak up any residual juice and serve.

SHREDDED ITALIAN BEEF

Steps:

• 1. Trim all excess fat off of roast (I use the cheapest cut the store has or on sale). Place in the bottom of crockpot.
• 2. Put in diced onions and pepper. Sprinkle dry italian dressing over the top. Pour the whole bottle of dressing on. Then the broth. The broth is just to keep the meat from drying out you might need more.
• 3. Cook on High for 4-6 hours till tender. Shred with 2 forks. mix well. You can leave it on high or turn it down on low if its gonna be several hours before you eat.
• 4. split a hoagie place 2 slices of cheese on bottom (I use provolone but you could use any cheese that melts good). Add beef. Top with your choice of sauteed onions, peppers, mushrooms anything you like. Bake sandwich for about 5-10 mins at 350 just long enough to melt the cheese, you could also just microwave it for about 30-45 seconds.