Description
Pepperoncini-infused beef roast delivers tangy comfort straight from Italian kitchens. Succulent meat slow-cooked with zesty peppers promises a memorable meal that will delight your senses and spark culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 to 4 pounds (1.36 to 1.81 kilograms) boneless beef chuck roast
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Liquid and Thickening Ingredients:
- ¼ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup pepperoncini liquid
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon paste (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 4 to 6 pepperoncini
Instructions
- Position the beef chuck roast centrally in the slow cooker, creating a level base for even cooking.
- Craft a robust seasoning blend by thoroughly combining garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, dried dill weed, and coarse salt in a small mixing vessel.
- Generously dust the entire beef surface with the prepared herb mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Construct a liquid foundation by whisking beef broth, pepperoncini juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon paste into a harmonious emulsion.
- Cascade the liquid mixture over the seasoned meat, gently rotating the roast to achieve complete flavor absorption.
- Strategically distribute butter fragments across the roast’s surface for enhanced richness and moisture.
- Scatter pepperoncini pieces throughout the cooking environment to infuse tangy complexity.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and initiate the cooking process: select low temperature for 8-10 hours or high temperature for 4-6 hours until meat reaches ultimate tenderness.
- Once cooking completes, extract pepperoncini pieces and set aside momentarily.
- Utilize two forks to methodically disintegrate the beef, simultaneously integrating the surrounding cooking liquids to create a luxurious, flavor-packed gravy.
- Conduct a final taste assessment, adjusting seasoning with additional salt if required.
- Reintroduce reserved pepperoncini if desired, maintaining a warm serving temperature until presentation.
Notes
- Prep ahead by gathering all ingredients and tools before starting to streamline the cooking process.
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor development during slow cooking.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting pepperoncini quantity; more peppers create a tangier, spicier roast.
- Leftovers freeze beautifully for up to 3 months, making this an excellent meal-prep recipe for busy weeks.
- Low and slow cooking breaks down tough muscle fibers, guaranteeing melt-in-your-mouth beef every single time.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or in sandwiches for versatile meal options that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg