Low Carb Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe
This Low Carb Slow Cooker Italian Beef recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef cooked slowly in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with Italian herbs. Perfect for a comforting, low-carb meal with minimal prep and hands-off cooking using a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours low or 4-5 hours high
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed for less fat
- 1 cup beef broth
Tomato Mixture
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Other Ingredients
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil for browning the meat
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides to ensure the meat is flavorful before browning.
- Brown the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roast and brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, to develop a rich crust and enhance flavor.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the browned roast into the slow cooker. Arrange the sliced onions and minced garlic on top of the meat to infuse flavor during cooking.
- Make the Tomato Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, dried oregano, dried basil, and Italian seasoning. Stir thoroughly until well mixed.
- Add Sauce to Slow Cooker: Pour the tomato-herb mixture evenly over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low setting for 8 hours or alternatively on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the beef directly in the slow cooker and stir it back into the sauce for even distribution of flavors. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- The beef chuck roast is ideal for slow cooking due to its marbling, which results in tender and juicy meat.
- Browning the meat before slow cooking enhances the overall flavor by creating a caramelized crust.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after cooking if needed.
- Serve with low-carb sides like steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice to keep the meal low carb.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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