Description
Italian Beef Sandwich is a juicy, savory, and totally satisfying sandwich made with slow‑cooked beef seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, piled high on a crusty roll and topped with giardiniera or sweet peppers. Whether dunked or served “wet,” this sandwich is a crowd‑pleaser.
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb chuck roast or bottom round beef
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or whole
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6–8 hoagie rolls or Italian rolls
- Giardiniera or roasted bell peppers, for topping
- Provolone cheese slices (optional)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Sear in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Transfer beef to a slow cooker or Dutch oven. Add beef broth, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook on low for about 8 hours (or in oven at 325°F for 3–4 hours) until beef is fall‑apart tender. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Remove beef and shred with forks. Return shredded beef to the juices to soak up more flavor. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- To serve: pile shredded beef on toasted rolls, top with giardiniera or roasted peppers, optionally add provolone, and spoon some of the cooking jus over the sandwich. For a “wet” version, you can dip the whole sandwich in the jus. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Notes
- Use a crusty roll so it holds up to the juicy beef and dipping jus. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Leftovers freeze well — freeze shredded beef with some jus in an airtight container. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Want it spicy? Use hot giardiniera or add extra red pepper flakes.
- For a cheesier version, melt provolone or mozzarella on the beef just before piling into the roll.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
