Description
A flavorful slow-cooked Italian beef that is perfect for sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast or round roast (trimmed of large chunks of excess fat)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 14 ounces beef broth (divided)
- 8 ounces pepperoncini pepper slices (plus 1/4 cup of juice and additional peppers for serving)
- 8 ounces giardiniera (mild or spicy)
- Provolone cheese slices (for serving)
- Hoagie buns (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried (ground)
Instructions
- Let the meat rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Season the beef all over with kosher salt.
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. Once it is hot, sear the meat on all sides until golden brown, moving it as little as possible to develop a nice crust (about 10 minutes). Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Turn the heat to medium. Carefully splash in some of the broth and with a wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Pour the liquid and any bits into the slow cooker on top of the beef.
- In a small bowl, stir together the seasoning ingredients: Italian seasoning, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Sprinkle on top of the beef.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers and juice. Add the giardiniera (do not add any giardiniera juice).
- Pour in the remaining broth.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Shred the beef, then stir it together with the juices. Cover and cook on low for 30 additional minutes.
- To serve, split the hoagie buns and toast on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes (if desired). Fill with the shredded Italian beef and top with provolone, pepperoncini, and giardiniera as desired.
Notes
- This recipe is best served fresh but can be made ahead and reheated.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg