Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Low Carb Slow Cooker Italian Beef, a dish designed for busy families or anyone craving a hearty meal without the carbs. This recipe features succulent beef simmered with pepperoncini peppers and aromatic Italian seasonings, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that’s perfect for dinner or meal prep. Serve it on a platter for gatherings, as sliders for game day, or with low-carb sides like cauliflower rice for a satisfying, guilt-free feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 12 ounces whole pepperoncini peppers (with juice)
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 large onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by combining beef stock, pepperoncini peppers (with juice), sliced onion, chopped garlic, onion powder, bay leaf, and Italian seasonings.
- Cut the beef into six-inch chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat and sear the beef on all sides until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until tender.
- After cooking, remove excess fat from the liquid and strain into a saucepan. Simmer briefly before serving.
- Shred the beef using two forks and serve with reduced cooking liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg