{"id":101409,"date":"2025-10-31T09:52:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T09:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/31\/slow-cooker-italian-beef-tender-juicy-and-packed-with-flavor\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T09:52:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T09:52:26","slug":"slow-cooker-italian-beef-tender-juicy-and-packed-with-flavor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/31\/slow-cooker-italian-beef-tender-juicy-and-packed-with-flavor\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Italian Beef \u2013 Tender, Juicy, and Packed with Flavor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Tender and juicy, this Slow Cooker Italian Beef is mouthwateringly amazing! This recipe is fork tender with a tangy zippy broth. You are going to love it!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Tender and juicy, this Slow Cooker Italian Beef is mouthwateringly amazing! This recipe is fork tender with a tangy zippy broth. You are going to love it!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is <strong>tender, juicy<\/strong>, and loaded with <strong>zesty Italian flavor<\/strong>. The secret\u2019s in the way you sear the beef! This creates <strong>melt-in-your-mouth meat<\/strong> perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Slow cooker italian beef sandwich. \" class=\"wp-image-317278\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__inner\"><!-- .block-reader-review__stars --><\/p>\n<p class=\"block-reader-review__title\">A Reader\u2019s Review<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__quote\">\n<p>This was a delicious meal and required little time to make it. We will make more often now that we know how good it is. We soak the roll in the juice before we add the meat and cheese. Yummy!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__quote --><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Domonic<\/p>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__citation --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-reader-review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-what-makes-this-so-addicting\">What Makes This So Addicting<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set It and Forget It.<\/strong> The slow cooker does the work while your kitchen fills with the most incredible, zesty aroma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fall-Apart Tender.<\/strong> Each bite melts in your mouth thanks to rich marbling and that long, low simmer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavor That Hits Different.<\/strong> Tangy pepperoncini and Italian herbs infuse every strand of beef with bold, crave-worthy flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-slow-cooker-italian-beef-ingredients\">Slow Cooker Italian Beef Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled slow cooker Italian beef ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-317280\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled slow cooker Italian beef ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-317280\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IngredientsWithLabelsSlowCookerItalianBeef-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Chuck Roast: <\/strong>Use top round, bottom round, shoulder, or chuck roast, but boneless chuck works best. Its marbling breaks down beautifully for that melt-in-your-mouth texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shredding:\u00a0<\/strong>For the best flavor, shred the beef, return it to the crockpot, and heat for 30 minutes so the flavor soaks in completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-slow-cooker-italian-beef-recipe\">Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>The secret to the best flavor of this Italian Beef recipe is searing the beef. Searing the meat caramelizes the natural sugars and creates a brown crust that is packed with flavor! Don\u2019t skip this step! Then let the slow cooker do its thing!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Season &amp; Sear Beef Sides:<\/strong> Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Heat a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3odf2BC\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">large skillet<\/a>\u00a0over high heat with the canola oil. Add the roast and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until it forms a golden seared crust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Put in Slow Cooker:<\/strong> Place the seared roast in a 5-quart slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li>Add the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2M2Ipte\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">beef consomm\u00e9<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-dressing-mix\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Italian dressing mix<\/a>, garlic powder, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Italian seasoning<\/a>, and pepperoncini to the slow cooker, then top the roast with butter slices.<\/li>\n<li>Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours. Shred the roast with a fork. Serve on hoagies topped with provolone cheese and additional pepperoncini if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"317283\" alt=\"Roast searing in a pan on the stove. \" class=\"wp-image-317283\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"317283\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Roast searing in a pan on the stove. \" class=\"wp-image-317283\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"317284\" alt=\"Seared beef in the crockpot. \" class=\"wp-image-317284\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"317284\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Seared beef in the crockpot. \" class=\"wp-image-317284\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"317281\" alt=\"Ingredients added to the top of the beef in the crockpot.\" class=\"wp-image-317281\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"317281\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients added to the top of the beef in the crockpot.\" class=\"wp-image-317281\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"317282\" alt=\"Forks sticking out of the meat in the crockpot mid shred. \" class=\"wp-image-317282\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"317282\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Forks sticking out of the meat in the crockpot mid shred. \" class=\"wp-image-317282\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/SlowCookkerItalianBeef-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tip\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Drain:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the slow cooker once ready to serve, so it doesn\u2019t make your hoagies soggy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Crockpot with slow cooker Italian beef cooked and shredded inside. \" class=\"wp-image-317277\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Crockpot with slow cooker Italian beef cooked and shredded inside. \" class=\"wp-image-317277\" title=\"My Slow Cooker Italian Beef is tender, juicy, and loaded with zesty Italian flavor. The secret's in the way you sear the beef! This creates melt-in-your-mouth meat perfect for sandwiches or hearty dinners.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/italian-beef-1.jpg&amp;description=Tender Slow Cooker Italian Beef\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"125745\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-125751\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"125751\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1235047218\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1235047218\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-125751-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storing &amp; Reheating Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refrigerate:<\/strong> Store leftover Italian beef with its juices in an airtight container for up to 4\u20135 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freeze:<\/strong> Keep beef with some juices in a heavy-duty freezer bag, pressing out excess air. Freeze up to 3 months.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheat:<\/strong> Warm thawed beef in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the slow cooker until heated through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-125751-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">396<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">33<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">133<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">433<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">611<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.04<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">210<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">45<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-different-ways-to-serve-it-up\">Different Ways to Serve it Up<\/h2>\n<p>This recipe is great for making Italian Beef Sandwiches. But you can serve it over <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/instant-pot-rice\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">rice<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/mashed-potatoes-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">mashed potatoes<\/a>, stir it into pastas like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/baked-macaroni-and-cheese\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">mac and cheese<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/garlic-mushroom-noodles\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">garlic mushroom noodles.<\/a> Here are a few more ideas of what to serve it with. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-italian-beef\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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