Best 4 Moms Italian Beef In The Crock Pot Recipes

MOM'S ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown each roast in oil on all sides. Drain. Transfer meat to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water, onion, garlic, salad dressing and gravy mixes, pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove beef; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Pour juices into a large bowl. Shred beef with 2 forks; add to bowl. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Top with cheese and giardiniera if desired. Freeze option: Cool meat and juices; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Top with cheese and giardiniera if desired.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Spray the insert of a 6 or 7 qt slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Drain the pepperoncinis reserving three tablespoons of the liquid.
• Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in small bowl.
• Trim the fat from the roast and season each side with roughly one-third of the seasonings.
• Place the roast in the slow cooker.
• Pour the tomato sauce over the roast.
• Top with the green bell peppers, onions, and pepperoncinis.
• Sprinkle the remaining third of the seasonings on top as well as the reserved pepperoncini liquid.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours.
• Preheat oven to 250F.
• Use two forks to shred the meat. It should be so tender that it basically just falls apart.
• Using a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon, place the shredded beef mixture along with onions and peppers on the bottom half of the rolls. Make sure you let most of the liquid drain away so your sandwiches don't get soggy.
• Top the shredded beef mixture with additional pepperoncinis if desired, and two (or more) slices of Provolone cheese. Place in oven just until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

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!

ITALIAN BEEF IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Place beef roast in the crock pot.
• Mix together the dried herbs in a bowl and sprinkle over the roast.
• Sprinkle the minced garlic over the roast.
• Pour the jar of pepperocini peppers (including the juice) over the roast.
• Cover and cook on high 6-8 hours.
• Shred with fork and serve on French rolls or with vegetables.