Italian Beef

Total Time:Prep: 5 min. Cook: 10 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lori Hayes

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

"I make this beef in the slow cooker when I'm having a party so I don't have to spend the whole time in the kitchen," reports Lori Hayes, Venice, Florida. "The meat smells so delicious, I can hardly keep my husband from helping himself ahead of time!" For a robust sandwich, serve the shredded beef on a roll spread with horseradish sauce.

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Italian Beef

Yield:14 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:10 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 beef top round roast (4 pounds)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon each salt, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, dried parsley flakes and pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 14 French rolls (5 inches long)
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Directions

  1. Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is very tender. Discard bay leaf. Remove meat and shred with a fork. Skim fat from cooking juices; return meat to slow cooker. Serve on rolls.