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Home » Food » Slow Cooked Italian Beef

Slow Cooked Italian Beef

By: Liz  /  Published: September 9, 2011  /  Updated: September 9, 2011  /   Leave a comment

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Slow cooked italian beef

This tender, flavorful Italian beef is so easy to make. Slow cooked for hours in the crockpot, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

3 lb bottom round beef roast
2 pkgs dry Italian salad dressing mix
1 cup water
1 16-oz jar pepperoncini peppers (can substitute milder, sweeter peppers if desired)
Sandwich rolls of choice (I used bolillo rolls)

 

Directions

1. Place beef roast into the crockpot.
Add 1 cup water and the 2 packages of Italian salad dressing mix.

bottom round roast

3. Cook on low setting 10-12 hours.
 
4. A couple of hours before serving, take two forks and gently pull apart the beef roast. It should be tender enough so that this is easy. Add the jar of peppers (including liquid) into the crockpot. Mix the peppers into the shredded beef and continue cooking on low until you’re ready to serve dinner.

Italian Beef

5. Toast sandwich buns under broiler and then serve with a generous amount of Italian beef.

Slow cooked italian beef

Enjoy!

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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Anne says

    September 18, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Love this recipe, it is probably my most use crockpot recipe.

    Reply
  2. HilLesha says

    September 16, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Yummy! 🙂

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  3. Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says

    September 15, 2011 at 1:09 am

    You had me at the peppers, LOL! Yum!!!!

    Reply
  4. Marybeth @ babygoodbuys.com says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    Oooh, that looks good! I want to make a big crock-pot full of it for a football party!

    Reply
  5. Stefani says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:18 pm

    Your picture makes me want to make some dinner!

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  6. Susie's Homemade says

    September 12, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    Um…Yum!!!

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  7. BusyWorkingMama says

    September 12, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    OK, that looks wonderful. I never would have thought to use the yellow pepper rings in there. I bet the juices gave it a nice flavor. I will be trying this!

    Reply
  8. alissa apel says

    September 12, 2011 at 10:36 am

    That looks good! Easy to. I love recipes like this because it’s ready when I get home from work.

    Reply
  9. Kristin says

    September 12, 2011 at 5:47 am

    that looks so yum.

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  10. Anna ~ Random Handprints says

    September 12, 2011 at 12:41 am

    that looks delicious, and easy enough for even a “chef” like me!

    Reply
  11. [email protected] eco friendly homemaking says

    September 11, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    Oh this sounds and looks so delicious!! Best of all it seems like it is pretty easy to do and that is the kind of recipes I like!!

    Reply
  12. Cat Davis says

    September 11, 2011 at 9:34 pm

    Mmmm Italian Beef is one of my favorites. I’ve never heard of using Italian dressing to flavor it though.

    I’m actually hoping to try a more “Chicago Style” version this week.

    Reply
  13. Kristy @PampersandPinot says

    September 11, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    I always love new slow cooker recipes!

    Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    September 11, 2011 at 3:34 pm

    Please come to my house and make this for me. I beg of you…

    Reply
  15. RJ says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    YUM!

    Reply
  16. Mellisa says

    September 11, 2011 at 8:23 am

    YUM! This recipe looks great. I am always on the lookout for great crock pot recipes now that we are in the throes of our soccer season.

    Reply
  17. Anastasia says

    September 11, 2011 at 2:30 am

    That looks so tasty!

    Reply
  18. Anjanette/MommaYoung says

    September 11, 2011 at 1:47 am

    Oh my gosh, that looks delicious… I could eat those peppers by themselves.

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      September 11, 2011 at 8:52 pm

      Looks good.

      Reply
  19. Kalyan says

    September 10, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    lovely looking recipe…simple and delicious!

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    September 10, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    This looks so good. And my kids have been complaining they are tired of chicken. We’ll be trying this soon.

    Reply
  21. bluecottonmemory says

    September 10, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Yum! I SO love Crock Pot Cooking!!! What a delicoius addition to my recipes!

    Reply
  22. Lorie Shewbridge says

    September 10, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Oh, YUMMY! Again, another delicious looking recipe from you to be saved in my file. I of course would add cheese because I am a cheese freak!
    I would love for you to add any of your recipes to our Thursday Recipe Swap each week.

    Reply
  23. Xmasdolly says

    September 10, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    NUMMERS! Make mine a combo please I like it with Italian Sausage sometimes with sweet green peppers, and red sauce! Talk about piggin’ out! Get my sandwich ready I’ll bring the wine! ~snicker~ hugzzzz

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  24. Mimi says

    September 10, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Oh my gosh that looks so yummy!

    Reply
  25. TheBargainBabe says

    September 10, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    I have made this before, it is a family favorite! I like to add a slice of provolone cheese to the bun and let it get nice and melty over the beef. 🙂

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  26. betty manousos says

    September 10, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    wow! this llooks like to die for!!

    SO delicious and tempting!

    i need to try it out asap.

    betty xx

    Reply
  27. Vickie says

    September 10, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    My husband might like this. Thanks for sharing. I pinned it:)

    Reply
  28. Kasandria Reasoner says

    September 10, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Oh this looks good!
    Kas

    Reply
  29. Kim @ What's That Smell? says

    September 10, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    This looks and sounds so yummy, and I love any excuse to use my crock pot. I love that it has so few ingredients!

    Reply
  30. TJ @ Any given Moment says

    September 10, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    I have been living off my crock pot and grill this summer. Usually I use the crock more in the fall-winter, but it’s quick yummy sandwiches like this that got me to convert to the warmer months too!!

    Reply
  31. lisa says

    September 10, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    This looks GREAT… I have some left over pork that I’m going to try this with!!!! (sans bread of course, thank you Dr. Atkins)

    Reply
  32. Courtney says

    September 10, 2011 at 11:39 am

    yum! Yes please!!

    Reply
  33. Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says

    September 10, 2011 at 12:38 am

    That looks tasty. Gotta love the crockpot.

    Reply
  34. Stephanie says

    September 10, 2011 at 12:12 am

    yum! I love crockpot recipes for the fall/winter- they just seem so cozy!

    Reply
  35. Katrina says

    September 9, 2011 at 11:35 pm

    I am horrible in the kitchen but I think this is something even I could pull off… and impress my husband! I’m going to give it a try.

    Reply
  36. Following In My Shoes says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    YUM! I love anything made in a slow cooker!

    Reply
  37. Serendipity is Sweet says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Yes! Thank you! We’re taking on a bunch of new activities this Fall and I’ve been wanting some new slow cooker recipes to make life easier at dinner time. Yea…I’ll be trying this soon.

    Reply
  38. Tricia Nightowlmama says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    Oh yes!! a girl after my own taste buds… never thought to use Italian dressing

    Reply
  39. Mama Zen says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    This sounds good and like even I could do it!

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  40. Pseudo says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    I did something like that this week, but Greek style. Yours looks prettier though.

    Reply
  41. Grumpy Grateful Mom says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    Oh yum! I’ve made something similar with chicken, but I’ve never tried it with beef. I’ll try it soon. 🙂

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  42. Otin says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    I like anything Italian!

    Reply
  43. Cher says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    I love the pics! I am a terrible cook but when I see pics it helps! I am also petrified of cooking meat other than chicken and ground beef but I know I need to venture out!

    Reply
  44. Anne says

    September 9, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Crockpots are so under rated. I love cooking with them. The tender pull apart meat is so yummy. I have to try this recipe!

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  45. Emmy says

    September 9, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Oh sounds so easy! Going to have to make this soon

    Reply
  46. Angela @ninemoremonths says

    September 9, 2011 at 6:27 pm

    I’m going to have to try this! I need more easy and semi-healthy crock pot recipes since I’m working so much now.

    Reply
  47. Kelly says

    September 9, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    OMG yum! This would have been perfect for my football party post. Ok, now I’m debating getting an Italian Beef from the place up the street because it’s closer than the store. And I’m lazy. Have a great weekend, Liz!

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  48. Ms. A says

    September 9, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    I make Italian Chicken all the time. Served over rice, or pasta.

    Reply
  49. Working Mommy says

    September 9, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    Looks SO good!! I have to try this next week!

    WM

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  50. SuziCate says

    September 9, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    mmmm, easy and delish, just my style!

    Reply
  51. Donnie says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    That looks really yummy.

    Reply
  52. Miss Angie says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    That looks so darn yummy. I’m hungry!

    Reply
  53. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says

    September 9, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Um, yummy! You could send some my way, ya know.

    Reply
  54. Boobies says

    September 9, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    That looks DELECTABLE!

    Reply
  55. Jennifer Shirk says

    September 9, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    I love getting new recipes!! But especially ones involving a crockpot. 🙂
    This looks really good!

    Reply
  56. ohkeeka says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    It’s definitely slow cooker season, isn’t it? My family used to always make Italian beef when I was a kid and my favorite part was eating the soggy bun. 🙂

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  57. Amo says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    That sounds delicious! Now if only someone could make a delicious tasting gluten-free bun, I would be in business! 🙂

    Reply
  58. Healthy Mom Project says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    My mouth actually started watering as I was looking at the pictures. This looks good. And I love anything spicy!

    Reply
  59. Mrsbear says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Wow. Things look really different from the last time I was here. Nice decorating.

    I love a good sandwich. Seriously. They’re like the perfect food. Everything contained in a nice portable package.

    Reply
  60. varunner7 says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    I just broke out the crockpot this week after it’s summer hiatus. This sounds great!

    Reply
  61. JamericanSpice says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    Will you come cook for me please????? I’m sick . so sick and I’d eat anything.

    Reply
  62. adeeyoyo says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Sounds really yummy, BV. I have copied it down. Thanks!

    Reply
  63. A Mother's Thoughts says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Looks FABULOUS!! Do you know how to do pulled pork? Trying to find a good recipe……

    Lynn

    Reply
  64. Jill says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    I love this recipe!!! I love everything about it! Now, your roll looks AMAZING too…I want to make it and use THAT kind of roll! YUM!

    Reply
  65. MaryD says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    Though I don’t eat meat, I’d never dis anything Italian…and this looks great.

    Reply
  66. Debby Pucci says

    September 9, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Sounds tasty. I recently ordered Portillo’s Beef from Taste of Chicago and it was delicious. We grew up with Carm’s Italian Beef sandwiches in Chicago.

    Reply
  67. Michelle says

    September 9, 2011 at 12:26 pm

    Ok, I’m gonna show my intelligence with this question 🙂
    Is there a difference between a crock pot and a slow cooker?

    Reply
  68. Patty says

    September 9, 2011 at 12:25 pm

    The hubby would like this one

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  69. Karen B. says

    September 9, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    I automatically drool like a Pavlovian pooch at the sound of the word “beef.” Thank you for sharing this recipe!!! I’m dying to try it on Sunday when the weekend is winding down and I’ve completely exhausted myself by doing all the nothing I can : )

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  70. Tammy says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:50 am

    I am so making that…I LOVE peppercinis and roast!

    Reply
  71. TerriAnn says

    September 9, 2011 at 10:35 am

    Wow, yummy! Thanks for an easy yet tasty recipe!

    Reply
  72. Nichol says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:59 am

    Yum! We would love this. Hubs and I love anything with roast!

    Reply
  73. quirkyloon says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Oh my heck! I’m salivating! And it’s not pretty! hee hee

    You put the jar of pepperchinis (I know wrong spelling *grin*) into the crock?

    What a delight!

    I’m salivating again!

    Thank-you for sharing and giving me some motivation and anticipation! *slurp*

    Reply
  74. nicole says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:43 am

    Wow!!!!!I have to step up my Italian beef game. I use the one in the frozen container and put it in tje crockpot. I.gotta try this!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  75. brian says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:32 am

    so did you make enough to share?

    Reply
  76. April Decheine says

    September 9, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Oh my gosh now that is my taste totally!! We are moving on Thursday having a big neighborhood sale tomorrow, barely even ready. I love cooking something in the crock out in the garage, people linger longer. I love pepperoncini!! I have never used Italian dressing in the mix either! Thank you for the great recipe.

    Reply
  77. Galit Breen says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:51 am

    Yum! bring on the slow cookers!

    But -ahem- not the snow!

    🙂

    Reply
  78. sandra says

    September 9, 2011 at 8:49 am

    No kidding – I have been looking for a recipe for this – can;t find them down south! teehee sandie

    Reply

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