Easy Chicago Style Italian Beef
Experience the bold, savory taste of Chicago with this Easy Chicago Style Italian Beef recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece that's both effortless and packed with flavor. Tender beef chuck roast is seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, then simmered to perfection with bay leaves and sweet green pepper in a rich beef broth. Shredded to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, the beef is piled high on crusty French rolls or hoagie buns, topped with zesty giardiniera for a tangy crunch, and served with flavorful au jus for dipping. With minimal prep and all-day slow cooking, this iconic sandwich is perfect for family dinners, game-day spreads, or any time you're craving a taste of Chicago's classic comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Sweet green pepper
- 1 cup Giardiniera (pickled vegetables)
- 8 pieces French rolls or hoagie buns
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the beef chuck roast on all sides with salt and black pepper.
Sear the roast in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker.
Add beef broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Slice the sweet green pepper into thin strips and add it to the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then, use two forks to shred the meat into thin strips.
Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.
To serve, slice the French rolls or hoagie buns lengthwise. Toast lightly, if desired.
Using tongs, pile the shredded beef onto the rolls. Drizzle with extra au jus from the slow cooker.
Top with giardiniera for extra flavor and a satisfying crunch.
Serve warm with additional au jus on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 327.0 g | 419% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.4 g | 592% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 12982 mg | 564% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 401.6 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.5 g | ||
| Protein | 324.6 g | 649% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 788 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 67.1 mg | 373% | |
| Potassium | 5807 mg | 124% | |
*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.
