Italian Beef Recipe

Name: Italian Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs beef roast (arm or chuck); 1 cup pepperoncini pepper, stemmed; 2 cups water; 2 large onions, coarsely chopped; 4 beef bouillon cubes; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon thyme; 3 dashes Tabasco sauce; 1 -3 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; hot cooked rice or hoagie roll

Servings: persons

1
Place roast in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
2
Put pepperoncini peppers and water in a blender.
3
Blend until finely chopped (Chop option, aprox 10 seconds).
4
Pour over roast.
5
Add remaining ingredients (except rice and buns, of course!
6
).
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat to low.
9
Cover and simmer 3 hours, turning roast every 30 minutes.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Allow to cool.
12
Remove roast and shred meat.
13
Return meat to pot.
14
Heat through.
15
Serve over hot, cooked rice or on hoagie buns.

1470

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs beef roast (arm or chuck), 1 cup pepperoncini pepper, stemmed, 2 cups water, 2 large onions, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Beef

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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