Whole30 Italian Beef Sandwich
Experience a flavorful twist on a classic with this Whole30 Italian Beef Sandwich recipe! Perfectly slow-cooked, tender beef chuck roast is infused with hearty Italian spices, savory crushed tomatoes, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and banana peppers. All nestled in crisp romaine lettuce leaves, it’s a satisfying, grain-free option for sandwich lovers. The recipe is made with clean, Whole30-compliant ingredients, ensuring a wholesome, guilt-free indulgence that everyone will love. Plus, the set-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker method makes this dish both convenient and irresistibly delicious. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, and enjoy a comforting, low-carb meal that’s packed with Italian-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Beef broth (Whole30-compliant)
- 14.5 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Banana peppers, sliced
- 8 Romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in beef broth to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom to release browned bits.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, additional salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then pour over the beef in the slow cooker.
Add sliced banana peppers into the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred with forks, then return to the sauce, mix well.
Serve the Italian beef warm in romaine lettuce leaves, topped with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.3 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.6 g | 383% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 5665 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.5 g | ||
| Protein | 183.0 g | 366% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 469 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 33.4 mg | 186% | |
| Potassium | 5428 mg | 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.
