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A hand holds an Italian Beef Sandwich filled with sliced beef, mozzarella cheese, pickled carrots, red peppers, and yellow pepper rings on a sub roll.
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Italian Beef

This Italian Beef Sandwich recipe will transport you to Chicago with flavorful, tender beef on a bun with pickled vegetables and a rich broth.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time8 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Italian beef
Yield: 12 sandwiches
Calories: 15kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Equipment

  • 1 Slow cooker

Materials

  • 4 lbs chuck roast or rump roast
  • 1 tsp oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp crushed fennel seed
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 5 garlic cloves crushed
  • ½ 12 oz jar of pepperoncini with juices
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 hoagie rolls
  • Giardiniera and roasted red peppers for serving

Instructions

  • Heavily season all sides of the beef with salt. Allow to sit in refrigerator uncovered overnight or for up to 24 hours.
  • Remove from fridge and allow it to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes - 1 hour. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add oil and sear beef on all sides.
  • Remove from heat. Place beef broth, Italian seasonings, garlic, bay leaves, and pepperoncini in your crock pot and gently mix. Add in beef.
  • Cook on low for 9 - 10 hours or on high for 3 - 4.
  • When finished cooking, remove the beef and shred. Pour and strain the broth into a container and taste to adjust seasoning if need be.
  • Load rolls up with beef, giardiniera, and red peppers. Dunk the sandwiches in the broth.

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Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg