Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of Low Carb Slow Cooker Italian Beef, a dish that offers rich flavors and tender meat with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this hearty recipe features beef simmered to perfection with pepperoncini and an aromatic blend of spices. The slow cooker transforms the beef into a fall-apart masterpiece, making it ideal for serving as a filling dip, on low-carb veggies, or in sliders. Enjoy a satisfying and delicious low-carb meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces whole pepperoncini peppers (with juice)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 large onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by adding beef stock, pepperoncini peppers, onion, garlic, onion powder, bay leaf, and Italian seasonings.
- Cut the beef into chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the seasoned beef in olive oil until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker and cover; cook on low for about 6 hours until tender.
- After cooking, strain the liquid and reduce it on the stovetop for a flavorful sauce.
- Shred the beef using two forks and serve with reduced cooking liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating bell peppers or mushrooms into the slow cooker. Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a complete low-carb meal.