chicago italian beef

Looking for a delicious weeknight dinner idea? This Slow Cooker Italian Beef has very little prep work, and you can come home to a delicious meal!

Slow Cooker Italian Beef

top round roast (I used boneless)

dressing seasoning mix

mild pepper rings (don't drain) (16 ounce

giardiniera and french rolls (for serving)

In a large slow cooker, place roast in the bottom.

Sprinkle the italian dressing seasoning mix over the top of the roast.

Pour the whole jar of pepper rings with juice over the roast.

Cover crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

When ready to serve, use two forks and shred beef, or place on a cutting board and slice the beef thin. Serve on a french roll with giardiniera. ENJOY

My family loves this! I made lettuce wraps for me and big rolls for my family!

this beef recipe is so good! I love the italian flavoring and the process was so easy!

Chicago-style Italian beef is the ultimate crowd-pleasing sandwich — deeply savory, juicy sliced beef piled high on a crusty roll and dunked in rich, herb-scented gravy. This homemade version uses a slow-roasted top round, smoky bacon-rendered fat, and a bold seasoning blend to nail that iconic Chicago flavor right in your own kitchen. The trick is chilling the roast overnight so you can slice it paper-thin, then warming everything low and slow in the gravy for beef that's impossibly tender. Top it off with sweet peppers and spicy giardiniera, dip the whole sandwich in the jus, and you've got a true Chicago experience at home.

Chicago-Style Italian Beef Recipe by Tasty

garlic

oregano

sea salt

celery salt

fennel seeds,

black pepper

paprika

beef bacon

unsalted butter

green bell pepper, sliced

red bell pepper, sliced

yellow bell pepper, sliced

lb boneless top round roast

avocado oil

beef broth, divided

worcestershire sauce

beef bouillon

brine

bay leaves

Chicago-style French rolls

giardiniera,

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Make the seasoning blend: In a small bowl, stir together the granulated garlic, oregano, salt, celery salt, fennel seeds, MSG, paprika, and black pepper. Set aside.

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve for another use, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

Add the butter to the pot. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, allow them to cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Sprinkle all over with salt and black pepper.

Add the avocado oil to the same pot. Sear the roast over medium-high heat until deeply browned on every side, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a plate.

Pour 1 cup of the broth into the pot. Scrape the bottom of the pot to release all the browned bits.

Add the remaining 3 cups of broth, the Worcestershire sauce, bouillon, pepperoncini peppers, pepperoncini brine, bay leaves, and seasoning blend to the pot. Stir until the bouillon dissolves, about 3 minutes.

Return the seared roast and any accumulated juices to the pot. Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook until the center of the roast reaches 145˚F (63˚C), 20–25 minutes, depending on thickness. Begin checking the temperature after 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.

Transfer the roast to a cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves and pepperoncini peppers. Transfer the roast to the refrigerator and chill until completely cold, at least 3 hours or preferably overnight. Refrigerate the gravy separately.

Once chilled, slice the roast as thinly as possible against the grain. For the thinnest, most even slices, use a meat slicer — otherwise, use a long, sharp knife.

Transfer the chilled gravy to a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Season with salt to taste.

Add the sliced beef and reserved bell peppers to the gravy. Reduce the heat to low and warm gently for 5 to 8 minutes. Do not bring the beef to a boil or let it simmer for an extended period, as this can make it tough.

Split the French rolls without cutting completely through to the opposite side. Using tongs, generously pile the warm roast beef onto each roll, allowing some of the gravy to soak into the bread. Top with the sweet peppers and hot giardiniera. Serve with a small bowl of gravy for dipping. For a true Chicago experience, quickly dip the entire sandwich in the gravy, wrap it in wax paper, and let it rest for a minute before serving.

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