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 mins
Active Time8 minutes mins
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Italian beef
Yield: 12 sandwiches
Calories: 15kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites
- 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
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.
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