Slow-cooked Pepperoncini Beef with Rich Spices

This slow-cooked pepperoncini beef recipe is a perfect combination of tender beef, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and rich spices. The meat is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing all the flavors to meld together. It's a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for cold winter nights or family gatherings. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread for a truly satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef roast
• 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, drained
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Season the beef roast with salt and pepper.
3. Sear the beef on all sides in the skillet until browned.
4. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker.
5. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic.
6. Saute until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
7. Add the flour to the skillet and stir well to combine.
8. Cook for a minute to cook off the raw flour taste.
9. Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly.
10. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened.
11. Pour the thickened broth over the beef in the slow cooker.
12. Add the sliced pepperoncini peppers, dried oregano, dried basil, paprika, and salt to the slow cooker.
13. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
14. Once the beef is tender and easily shreds, remove it from the slow cooker.
15. Shred the beef using two forks.
16. Return the shredded beef back to the slow cooker and mix well with the cooking liquid.
17. Cover and let it cook for an additional 30 minutes on low heat.
18. Serve the pepperoncini beef over rice or with crusty bread.

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