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Slow Cooker Italian Shredded Beef Sandwiches

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This shredded beef recipe serves a large group but the leftovers freeze well if you're only serving a small crowd.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  2-5 hrs
Rating: 5/5

4 reviews

ingredients

5 pounds chuck roast
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix

directions

Trim any excess fat from the roast. Place the roast in the bottom of the crock pot.

In a bowl, combine the water, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian salad dressing mix. Mix well then pour over the roast.

Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until the meat is tender and will shred easily.

Remove the meat from the crock pot and let cool enough to handle. Turn the crock pot to high. Shred the beef with two forks, discarding any fat as needed. Return the shredded beef to the crock pot.

Let the beef cook for 15-30 minutes longer, uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Using a slotted spoon or tongs, place the Italian shredded beef on buns and top with any desired condiments or toppings. Serve immediately.

The cooked beef will freeze well with the liquid in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Heat through in the liquid (stove top or crock pot).


crock pot notes

Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.


nutrition data

266 calories, 20 grams fat, 1 grams carbohydrates, 20 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
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reviews & comments

  1. babalooey REVIEW:

    Made this yesterday and it was all I could do to keep the kids out of the crock pot while it cooked because it smelled so good. The meat was tender and we ate it on big soft potato buns with a little bbq sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.

  2. belenski REVIEW:

    I've been making this for large family dinners for over 12 years. It's always a hit. Great served with provolone cheese. Freezes beautifully.

  3. 402whea REVIEW:

    Great casual family fare. Next time I will add the banana peppers, juice and all, to the meat in the beginning. It needs a bit more liquid and the sourness of the pepper juice is just right. I also added a bag of frozen bell peppers and onion mix during the last hour to give it more vegetables. I served it with a vinegar potato salad - great!

  4. RLSJLS REVIEW:

    Absolutely love this recipe. One of my family's favorite meal.

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