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Ultimate Italian Beef Pot Roast Recipe

This easy Italian beef pot roast recipe delivers fork-tender meat infused with Italian seasonings and tangy pepperoncini, perfect for serving on crusty buns.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian‑American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 roast boneless beef chuck shoulder pot roast 3-4 lb
  • 1 envelope Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix
  • 1 jar pepperoncini peppers, drained about 15 peppers
  • 1 can beef broth 10 1/2 fluid ounce
  • 1 can beer 12 ounce, any brand

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Oven
  • Tongs
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Place the chuck roast in a roasting pan and sprinkle with the Italian dressing mix. Searing is optional for extra flavor.
  2. Cover the pan and bake for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  3. Shred the beef in the pan and let it rest in the juices for 1 hour.
  4. Serve the shredded beef on sturdy buns, spooning juices over the top or on the side for dipping.

Notes

Resting the shredded beef in the juices for an hour before serving enhances tenderness and flavor.