Slow Cooker Italian Beef Au Jus
Tender and flavorful Italian beef cooked low and slow in a rich au jus sauce, perfect for sandwiches or served over mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
1 cup beef broth
1 cup water
1/4 cup dry Italian salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
6 Italian sandwich rolls, for serving
Instructions
Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.
In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, water, Italian salad dressing mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
Layer the sliced green bell pepper and onion on top of the beef.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the beef into bite-sized pieces.
Strain the cooking liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the vegetables and seasoning solids.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and pour in the strained au jus. Stir to combine and keep warm on low until ready to serve.
To serve, pile the shredded beef onto Italian sandwich rolls and spoon extra au jus over the top or serve on the side for dipping.