Crock Pot Italian Beef Recipe
Looking for a hearty and delicious meal that requires minimal effort? Look no further than this Crock Pot Italian Beef recipe!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast trimmed
- 1 onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
- Transfer the beef to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the beef broth, water, and red wine into the skillet and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Add the bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- Strain the cooking liquid into a large saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half.
- Pour the reduced cooking liquid over the shredded beef and stir to combine.
- Serve hot on hoagie rolls or crusty Italian bread.
Notes
Alternative Ingredients:
Instead of beef chuck roast, you can use beef brisket or beef rump roast.
Instead of red wine, you can use beef broth or apple cider vinegar.
Instead of tomato paste, you can use canned crushed tomatoes.
Instead of dried herbs, you can use fresh herbs.
Instead of red wine, you can use beef broth or apple cider vinegar.
Instead of tomato paste, you can use canned crushed tomatoes.
Instead of dried herbs, you can use fresh herbs.