Description
This Low Carb Italian Beef recipe offers tender, melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef simmered slowly in a flavorful mixture of pepperoncini, Italian seasonings, and beef stock, perfect for a comforting and satisfying low-carb meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 pound boneless beef chuck roast, fat trimmed and cut into large 6-inch x 6-inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces whole pepperoncini peppers and their juice (one 12-ounce jar)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 large onion, peeled, cut in half and sliced
- 5 large cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Step 1: Turn the slow cooker on high and add beef stock, pepperoncini peppers, onion, garlic, onion powder, bay leaf, and Italian seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Step 2: Cut beef into evenly sized 6-inch chunks, trim fat, and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear beef on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker with pan juices.
- Step 4: Set slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours.
- Step 5: Remove lid, drain cooking liquid into a bowl, skim off fat, strain, and simmer in a pan for 4-5 minutes.
- Step 6: Shred beef with forks, plate with onions and pepperoncini, top with cheese, and serve with reduced liquid as dipping sauce.
