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melting italian beef dish

Tender Italian Beef

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This melt-in-your-mouth Italian beef features fork-tender chuck roast slowly cooked with aromatic Italian seasonings, tangy pepperoncini, and a flavorful combination of beef broth and beer. The slow cooking process transforms tough chuck into succulent, shredded beef perfect for sandwiches that will satisfy any comfort food craving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (10 1/2 fluid ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (12 ounce) can beer any brand works fine
  • 1 (2/3 ounce) envelope Italian salad dressing mix Good Seasonings recommended
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar pepperoncini peppers drained (about 15 peppers)
  • 3-4 pound boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast well-marbled preferred

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Fork
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  2. Place the beef chuck roast in a roasting pan.
  3. Sprinkle the Italian salad dressing mix over the roast.
  4. Add the drained pepperoncini peppers around the meat.
  5. Pour the beef broth and beer into the pan.
  6. Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil or a lid.
  7. Bake at 300°F for 4-5 hours, or until the beef shreds easily with a fork.
  8. When the meat is tender, shred it using two forks while it's still in the cooking liquid.
  9. Allow the shredded beef to rest in the juices for about an hour before serving.
  10. Serve on buns, using the cooking liquid as a dipping sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal

Notes

For the most flavorful results, don't skip letting the shredded beef rest in the cooking liquid - this allows the meat to absorb all those wonderful flavors. The leftover juice makes an excellent dipping sauce for your sandwiches.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, keeping the meat in its juices to maintain moisture. This beef also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
For a complete Chicago-style experience, serve with giardiniera (pickled vegetable mix) on top of your sandwich.

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