Slow Cooker Italian Beef
Slow Cooker Italian Beef delivers fall-apart tender roast infused with Italian herbs and a savory broth, ideal for piling onto rolls or serving with its rich juices. The blend of oregano, basil, and garlic gives it a nostalgic deli-style flavor that’s hearty and comforting. It’s a great make-ahead option for game days, casual dinners, or feeding a crowd.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs 5 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Italian Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, salad dressing mix, oregano, basil, parsley, onion salt, garlic powder, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan; stir well and bring to a boil.
- 2
Place rump roast in a slow cooker and pour the hot herb mixture over the meat.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.
- 4
Remove the bay leaf, shred the beef with a fork, and serve with some of the hot gravy.
- Calories 241.9 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 15.03 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 31.1 g 11%
- Total Fat 5.63 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.3 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.76 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1150.01 mg High 50%
- Dietary Fiber 7.26 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 8.59 g --
- Added Sugars 3.78 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 46.01 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 643.28 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 822.92 mcg Good Source 91%
- Vitamin C 11.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Italian Beef is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bottom Round Roast, Dried Basil, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 241.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Italian Beef?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Slow Cooker Italian Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bottom Round Roast, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Slow Cooker Italian Beef?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Italian Beef?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 241.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Italian Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Italian Beef healthy?
- Slow Cooker Italian Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 241.9 calories and 15.03 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1150.01 mg (50% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.3 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.78 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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