Our Favorite Italian Beef

Succulent, flavorful, and irresistibly savory, "Our Favorite Italian Beef" is the ultimate comfort food that brings a taste of Chicago-style sandwiches right to your kitchen. This slow-cooked masterpiece features tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef chuck roast infused with a bold blend of Italian seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and aromatic garlic and onions. Perfectly nestled in toasted French rolls and topped with melted provolone cheese, this hearty dish promises to satisfy any craving for robust, meaty flavors. With minimal prep and the magic of a slow cooker, this recipe is ideal for family dinners, game days, or meal prepping. Serve with extra pepperoncini and a side of dipping jus to take this Italian beef sandwich experience to the next level.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 10 whole peppers Pepperoncini peppers with juice
• 1 large Green bell pepper
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 4 cloves Minced garlic
• 6 rolls French rolls or hoagie buns
• 6 slices Provolone cheese

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.

Step 3

Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker and add the pepperoncini peppers along with 1/4 cup of their juice. Add the minced garlic for extra depth of flavor.

Step 4

Slice the green bell pepper and yellow onion into thin strips. Layer these on top of the beef in the slow cooker.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices and vegetables.

Step 7

Preheat your oven's broiler. Slice the French rolls or hoagie buns in half and lightly toast them under the broiler, watching carefully to avoid burning.

Step 8

Using tongs, pile the shredded Italian beef onto the bottom half of each roll. Top the beef with a slice of provolone cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

Step 9

Close the sandwiches with the top half of the rolls and serve immediately. Optionally, serve with extra pepperoncini peppers or a side of the cooking juices for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3160.5 grams (3160.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5658

Total Fat 333.90g	428%
Saturated Fat 141.40g	707%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1141mg	380%
Sodium 12706mg	552%
Total Carbohydrate 316.30g	115%
Dietary Fiber 24.60g	88%
Total Sugars 40.90g
Protein 346.00g	692%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1835mg	141%
Iron 55mg	308%
Potassium 5420mg	115%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 22.4%