Slow-Simmered Italian Beef and Peppers with Garlic Bread

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Tender Italian beef braised with sweet peppers and savory gravy served alongside warm, crusty garlic bread. This italian-inspired beef ready in about 150 minutes pairs pounds beef chuck roast, large, thinly sliced yellow onion, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell peppers
• 2 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell peppers
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, about 12 inches Italian bread loaf
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 pounds beef chuck roast and cut into 2-inch chunks. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef chunks on all sides for about 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 large thinly sliced yellow onion, and 4 sliced bell peppers (2 green, 2 red, each sliced into 1/2-inch strips). Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return beef to the pot and pour in 3 cups beef broth. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and gravy thickens.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Slice 1 Italian bread loaf in half lengthwise. Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and mix with 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley and 1 minced garlic clove. Brush mixture evenly over cut sides of bread.
5. Step 5: Place bread halves on a baking sheet cut-side up and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and fragrant. Slice and serve alongside the Italian beef and peppers.