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Comforting Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe Easy Perfect Giardiniera Topping

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A hearty and easy slow-cooked Italian beef sandwich recipe featuring tender shredded beef and a spicy, tangy giardiniera topping. Perfect for a cozy, no-fuss meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6–8 Italian hoagie rolls or French rolls
  • 1 jar (about 12 oz) giardiniera

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning on all sides.
  2. Optional: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides for 5-7 minutes until a crust forms.
  3. Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot. Set the roast on top.
  4. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes if using. Do not stir.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  6. Remove the roast and shred the beef with two forks, discarding large chunks of fat.
  7. Return shredded beef to the crockpot and stir into the cooking juices.
  8. Toast hoagie rolls if desired. Pile shredded beef onto rolls and top liberally with giardiniera.
  9. Serve warm with your choice of sides.

Notes

Optional searing of the roast adds deeper flavor. Adjust salt carefully due to salty giardiniera. Thicken cooking liquid with cornstarch slurry if too thin. Giardiniera can be rinsed to reduce spice. Can be made in Instant Pot or Dutch oven as alternatives.

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