Lean beef is slow cooked in the crockpot until it is melt in your mouth tender and juicy then piled high in crusty baguettes. Add your favorite toppings and you've got an easy Italian beef sandwich that will get rave reviews from your family! Total time 10 hours 2 minutes Keep a batch of this in the freezer for a quick meal that everyone will love.
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This Italian beef recipe is a family favorite on busy weeknights, but it's also great on game day, too! The shredded beef simmers all day, then is piled high on crispy, buttery baguettes—caramelized onions and peppers are optional but highly recommended. 1/10 difficulty, but 10/10 for flavor. 🧾 IngredientsThis is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page. 🥫 StorageI don't know how, but these sandwiches taste even better the second time around! Here's how to store 'em for best results: Refrigerator Storage: Cooked Italian beef lasts up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Just put it in an airtight container (or cover with plastic wrap) and make sure it’s fully cooled before storing. You can also store extra cooked onions and peppers in the same way. Only warm as many baguettes as you'll eat, and put the rest in a paper bag. Store at room temperature for a few days and whip up yummy crock pot Italian beef sandwiches again tomorrow! Freezer Storage: Alternatively, freeze leftover slow cooker beef for up to 3 months in thick, plastic freezer bags. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and you're ready to go! You can also use a vacuum sealer for more extended storage. I like to separate the beef into individual servings and thaw it when we need dinner but only have a few minutes to prep. Wrap leftover fresh baguette tightly in plastic, first, then foil, and freeze for up to three months. 📖 Variations
There are so many toppings that you can use in this Italian beef sandwich recipe! Here are some of my favorite ways to serve them. Try a few and find your ideal combo!
And serve with these bbq pasta salad! So good. 💭 Things to knowExpert Tip: Remember to use the whole jar of pepperoncini—no draining necessary! The juice in the jar makes up the delicious cooking liquid that helps tenderize your beef!
👩🍳 FAQsDoes the jar of pepperoncini make the beef spicy? Not too much, no! There is a little kick to the beef, but it mostly adds a tangy vinegar-like flavor. Perfect for cutting through the richness of the meat. If you're worried about the tanginess level, make sure to top your sandwich with some melted mozzarella cheese. It'll counteract any acidity and balance everything out perfectly. I don't like pepperoncini; is there a substitute? Crockpot Italian beef sandwiches aren't exactly the same without the tangy, pepperoncini flavor. However, if you absolutely must omit it, use about a cup of beef broth and a few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce. Can I use my instant pot to cook the Italian shredded beef? If your instant pot has a slow cook option as some multi-cookers do, go ahead and use it. You'll want to slow cook the beef for 8 to 12 hours for the best, fork-tender results.
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📞 The last wordIf you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box! If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Print Pin Recipe Save Lean beef is slow cooked in the crockpot until it is melt in your mouth tender and juicy then piled high in crusty baguettes. Add your favorite toppings and you've got an easy Italian beef sandwich that will get rave reviews from your family! Course Main Dish - Beef Cuisine Amercian Heritage Prep Time: 2 minutes Cook Time: 10 hours Total Time: 10 hours 2 minutes Servings:8 Calories:492 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Serve with... I like to serve these with macaroni salad or cole slaw on the side. And you can't beat classic chocolate chip cookies for an easy dessert! Store... Cooked Italian beef will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator as long as you put it in an airtight container. Make sure it’s completely cooled before you seal it. You can also use a vacuum sealer for longer storage. Or, freeze it for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and you're ready to go! Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6mg Sign up for the emails and never miss another recipe!!We'll never share your email or send you spam. Pinkie swear. First published January 25, 2013. Last updated August 15, 2022 to improve readability. What’s new? Check out my Restless Chipotle & Co. Store on Amazon where you'll find all kinds of nostalgic goodness! Thanks so much for being a part of Restless Chipotle! About MaryeWith a 40 year focus on the importance of family and a passion for southern comfort food, Marye Audet-White is an expert in melding the two together effortlessly. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more. Reader InteractionsWhat is the best cut of meat for Italian beef?The cut of beef used for Italian beef is typically chuck roast. However, top sirloin, top round, or bottom round would also work well. Giardiniera. A delicious blend of pickled vegetables that adds that wonderful, classic flavor to Italian beef.
What is beef eye of round roast good for?What's an eye of round good for? Whole roast is good for slow-roasting (roast beef), braising, slow-cooking, pressure-cooking, sous-vide and poaching! Steaks cut from the roast are great for marinating, stews or can be processed into cube steaks for chicken fried steak.
Will an eye round roast shred?This healthier spin on barbacoa beef makes ultra tender and flavorful shredded beef from lean eye of round roast. You can make it in an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or even a slow cooker.
How do you soften eye of round roast?How to tenderize eye of round roast? The way we are tenderizing this lean cut of meat is by marinating it for 24 hours. There is salt in it from soy sauce and acid from lemon juice. Both will help make this a very tender roast recipe.
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