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Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe

Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe
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This Italian Beef Sandwich recipe is a savory delight, featuring tender, seasoned beef piled high on a toasted hoagie bun with gooey provolone cheese and tangy pepperoncini and giardiniera for a burst of flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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FOR THE BEEF:

  • 3 to 4 pound chuck roast or round roast trimmed of large chunks of excess fat
  • Kosher salt
  • 14.5 ounce can 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) drained, plus additional for serving (look for the kind that is chopped, versus whole pickled vegetables)
  • Provolone cheese slices for serving
  • Hoagie buns for serving

FOR THE SEASONING*:

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme dried ground

Instructions

  1. Let the meat rest: Allow the meat to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Season the beef with kosher salt.
  2. Sear the meat: Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the meat on all sides until golden brown, ensuring a nice crust develops (approximately 10 minutes). Transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
  3. Deglaze the pan: Reduce heat to medium. Deglaze the skillet with some beef broth, scraping up the flavorful brown bits. Pour the liquid into the slow cooker.
  4. Prepare seasoning: Combine Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the beef.
  5. Add peppers and broth: Add pepperoncini peppers and juice, giardiniera, and remaining broth to the slow cooker.
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours until the meat shreds easily. Shred the beef, stir it with the juices, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  7. Serve: Toast hoagie buns in the oven, fill with shredded beef, and top with provolone, pepperoncini, and giardiniera. Enjoy!

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Keywords: Italian Beef Sandwich, Slow Cooker, Beef Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Comfort Food

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