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italian beef - fantastico

(9 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Gary Hancq
@SidEFied
Port Byron, IL

Family and friends tell me this beats the best of the best of those served in the Chicagoland/suburban area. And I'm always asked, "Where's the beef?" My favorite accompaniment is Giardiniera, an Italian condiment of celery, onions, and peppers. Giardiniera and chopped raw onion make the sandwich for me, along with a small bowl of juice for dipping.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Take an ordinary beef roast to extraordinary in just a few simple steps. This Italian beef is extremely tender and smells amazing while simmering in a slow cooker. It sounds like many steps, but it's very simple to make and will feed a crowd. When it comes time to serve, make sure to have the au jus handy for dipping. Very enjoyable!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(9 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 23 Hr 30 Min
cook time 5 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For italian beef - fantastico

  • 3 - 4 lb
    beef roast, top or bottom round, rump or eye of round
  • 3 can
    beef broth or enough to cover (14.5 oz each)
  • 2 pkg
    dry Italian salad dressing mix, original not zesty
  • 3 clove
    fresh garlic, minced or 2 tsp powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 jar
    pepperoncini peppers (16 oz)
  • 2/3 c
    pepperoncini peppers juice
  • rolls, warmed or toasted underside

How To Make italian beef - fantastico

  • Season the beef.
    1
    Season and rub the roast with one packet of the dry Italian salad dressing mix. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.
  • Add the beef to the slow cooker with beef broth.
    2
    Place the roast in a Crock Pot along with 3 cans of beef broth to almost cover. You could substitute one can of beer for a can of broth.
  • Add pepperoncinis, pepperoncini juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
    3
    Add the jar of pepperoncini peppers, 2/3 cup pepperoncini juice, garlic, and 1 1/2 Tbsp of dry Italian seasoning mix.
  • Set the slow cooker to cook.
    4
    Set the Crock Pot for 4 - 6 hours on high or all day if you have a slow cooker that automatically adjusts.
  • Cool the roast and slice thinly.
    5
    Remove the roast and allow it to cool completely. Keep the juices in the Crock Pot. Once cooled, thinly slice the meat.
  • Place sliced meat back in the slow cooker with the juices.
    6
    Place sliced meat back into the Crock Pot with its juices and keep on warm.
  • Serve on a warm or toasted bun.
    7
    Serve on a warmed or toasted bun.
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