Slow Cooker Italian Beef
Slow cooker Italian beef is simple, flavorful, and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 3 ½ pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 (16-oz) jar giardiniera, Chicago-style preferred, drained*
- 1 (16-oz) jar pepperoncini, divided, 1/3 cup liquid reserved
- 1 (1 3/4 ounce) packet Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 8 sandwich rolls, such as hoagie rolls
- 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil
- 6 to 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Trim the beef if necessary and place it in the slow cooker. Add the drained giardiniera, about 3/4 of the pepperoncini, reserved pickling liquid, Italian salad dressing mix, and beef broth.3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast | 1 (16-oz) jar giardiniera | ¾ (16-oz) jar pepperoncini | 1 (1 3/4 ounce) packet Italian salad dressing mix | 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 5 hours.
- Finish the Beef and Juices: Remove the beef to a plate or bowl and pour the liquids through a strainer into a saucepan. Bring the liquids to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until slightly reduced and the flavors are concentrated; set aside. Shred the beef.
- Toast the Hoagie Rolls: Split the rolls and brush the cut sides with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up, and broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.8 sandwich rolls | 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil
- Make Sandwiches: Top the rolls with beef and some of the reserved pepperoncini. Drizzle with a little of the cooking juices and top with provolone cheese. Broil for 1 minute or just until the cheese has melted.¼ (16-oz) jar pepperoncini | 6 to 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
Notes
*If using Chicago-style giardiniera in oil, save some of the oil and use it to brush over the rolls instead of olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 649kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 50gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 809mgPotassium: 774mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 6mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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