Best 5 4 Ingredient Italian Beef Recipes

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Are you looking for an easy and delicious Italian beef recipe? Look no further! With just four simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering Italian beef dish that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This classic Italian dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the simple yet flavorful world of 4-ingredient Italian beef.

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ORIGINAL HOMEMADE ITALIAN BEEF



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Best homemade Italian beef I have ever had. My mom always made it and passed it down to me, I think it's just so good...I wanted everyone to enjoy it...so please do!

Provided by Randi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds beef chuck roast
3 (1 ounce) packages dry Italian salad dressing mix
1 cup water
1 (16 ounce) jar pepperoncini peppers
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Place the roast into a slow cooker, and season with Italian dressing mix. Pour in the water. Cover, and cook on High for 6 to 7 hours. During the last hour, shred the meat with two forks - if it does not shred easily, cook longer. Add the peppers, and as much of the juice as you like for additional flavor. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 103.1 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 4233.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

4-INGREDIENT ITALIAN BEEF



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My fiance introduced me to this recipe. His mom has been making it for years and is well known throughout his family. It is very easy and delicious!

Provided by angeldawn89

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 lbs beef chuck roast
1 (16 ounce) jar pepperoncini peppers (whole or sliced)
1 (2/3 ounce) packet Italian salad dressing mix (dry)
2 loaves italian sweet bread

Steps:

  • At medium high heat, brown all sides of the roast in a large pan.
  • Pour all the contents in the jar of pepperoncini's onto the roast.
  • Pour the Italian dressing seasoning mix into the liquid around the roast and stir to dissolve.
  • Turn the heat down to low and let cook for 4-6 hours, until the meat falls apart when pulled apart with forks.
  • Place the italian bread in the oven at 350 degrees until toasted. (about 4 minutes) Cut into desired size and slice in half, place the meat on the bread and enjoy!

OUR FAVORITE ITALIAN BEEF



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this is our favorite italian beef recipe, it is great for a party, the holidays, gametime, or your family anytime. it also freezes well, and i think tastes even better after being frozen. we serve it on a crusty sweet bread, but any sub or hard roll will do..you want something that will hold all those delicious juices

Provided by bratty

Categories     Meat

Time 15h15m

Yield 8-12 sub sandwiches, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (4 lb) beef roast (sirloin tip preferred)
2 packages Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix
1 package au jus mix
1 can beer
1 jar hot peppers or 1 jar mild bell pepper (, depending on your tastes)
1 jar pepperoncini pepper

Steps:

  • put roast in crockpot, season lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • add seasoning mixes, beer, and both peppers w/juices.
  • if there is no liquid covering entire roast, add enough to just cover top of the roast.
  • cook in crockpot, on low, for a minimum of 8 hours.
  • remove roast from crockpot, allow to cool to touch.
  • "pick"meat, seperate and remove the fat, the roast should just fall apart into pieces.
  • put meat back into crockpot, cook an additional 6-8 hours.
  • i usually cook this the first 8 hours the day before i want to serve this, then the additional cooking is done the day i want to serve it.

EASY ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES



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These party-sized sandwiches make the meal! Just add your favorite Italian salad on the side. If you like, top the sandwiches with some sliced provolone. -Troy Parkos, Verona, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup water
1 jar (16 ounces) sliced pepperoncini, undrained
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 garlic clove, minced
1 envelope reduced-sodium onion soup mix
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread, split

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with the Italian seasoning, cayenne and pepper. Add water. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove roast; shred meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the pepperoncini, peppers, garlic, soup mix and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meat. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or until peppers are tender. , Spoon beef mixture over the bottom halves of bread; replace bread tops. Cut each loaf into 6 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN BEEF RECIPE



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Provided by tulawdog

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds beef necks, or other meaty beef bones like beef shin
2 pounds oxtails
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium carrot, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
4 medium cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
2 bay leaves
10 black peppercorns
4 cloves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
2 green bell peppers
8 Italian rolls
2 pounds thinly sliced roast beef (see note above)

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 450°F. Meanwhile, trim as much of the meat off the beef neck bones and oxtails as you easily can. Slice large pieces of meat into thin, 1/4-inch-wide strips. Add meat and bones to a large, heavy-bottomed roasting pan and toss well with a pair of tongs. Transfer pan to oven. Roast until meat and bones are well browned, stirring every 10 minutes or so, about 45 minutes total. Carefully remove pan from oven and transfer meat and bones to a large pot. 2 Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from roasting pan. Add onion, carrot, and garlic and stir well. Position pan over two burners, and heat over medium. Cook, stirring, until onion starts to brown, 3 to 5 minutes, reducing the heat if necessary to prevent burning. Add 1 cup of water, and dislodge the brown bits on the bottom using a wooden spoon. Turn off the heat and carefully transfer contents of the pan to the pot with the meat. 3 Add enough water to almost cover the meat and bones, approximately 8 cups. Add bay leaves, peppercorns, and cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and reduce heat to maintain a very slow simmer. Use a spoon to skim any foam that rises to the surface. Cook until liquid reduces to 4 cups, 4 to 5 hours. 4 Meanwhile, roast the green peppers. Place peppers in a cast-iron skillet or a medium-sized roasting pan. Transfer to the 450°F oven and cook until lightly blackened all over, flipping every 10 minutes, about 40 minutes total. Carefully remove from the oven and set aside. When cool enough to handle, remove skin, stems, and seeds. Slice into 1/4-inch thick strips. Set aside. 5 Strain beef broth into a medium-sized saucepan, discarding the meat (or saving for another use), bones, and vegetables. Heat over medium-low heat until it reaches 140°F, using a thermometer to constantly check the temperature. Adjust flame to maintain temperature. Season liquid with salt, about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon, and a few more cracks of black pepper. 6 Wrap the rolls in aluminum foil and place in the 450°F oven. Cook until hot, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the rolls from the oven, but keep them wrapped. 7 Weigh 1/4-pound of roast beef. Drop the slices into the liquid one at a time. Slowly stir with a fork until warm, about 30 seconds. Unwrap one roll, and carefully slice horizontally most of the way through, making sure top and bottom are still attached. Use a fork to remove the meat from the broth and stuff it in the roll. Top with some giardiniera and roasted peppers. Repeat with remaining beef and bread. 8 If you want the sandwich dipped, use a pair of tongs to dip the finished sandwich back in the broth. Eat at once, with a lot of napkins close by.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beef for the best results. Look for chuck roast, top sirloin, or brisket.
  • Slice the beef against the grain for more tender results.
  • Use a slow cooker or Dutch oven to cook the beef for fall-apart tenderness.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the pot for a more flavorful and nutritious meal.
  • Serve the Italian beef on crusty bread or rolls with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, peppers, and onions.

Conclusion:

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and hearty Italian beef dish that the whole family will love. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering with friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Italian beef recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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