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Authentic Chicago-style Italian Beef
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5 from 1 vote

Authentic Chicago-Style Italian Beef

A true taste of Chicago with this slow-cooker Italian beef.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chicago-Style
Keyword: Authentic, Beef, Keto, Low Carb
Servings: 8
Calories: 443kcal
Cost: $22

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 2.5-4lb Chuck or Sirloin Roast,
  • ½ Medium Onion, minced
  • 4-5 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 12 Ounces Pepperoncini Peppers, sliced with juices *Can you 5 whole pepperoncini sliced thinly and add some of the juice
  • 12-14 Ounces Giardiniera Mix, mild or hot *Best taste with mild but if you prefer more of a kick, choose hot
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika OR, sub in an Italian Dressing Seasoning Packet for the Paprika, Oregano, Basil, Salt and Pepper.
  • 1 Tbsp Real Salt or Celtic Sea Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 Tbsp Basil, dried
  • 4-8 Ounces Beef Broth

Instructions

  • Sprinkle salt and pepper on the roast and rub into meat making certain to hit any fat with the seasoning too.
  • Allow the roast to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes
  • Preheat slow cooker on low. Set skillet to medium high heat 2 minutes prior to adding oil.
  • Add onions and garlic to the skillet, toss with the oil and cook until garlic begins to brown on edges.
  • Place the seasoned roast into the skillet, brownfor 1 minute on all sides before transferring the roast and garlic & onion mixture to the preheated slow cooker. Make certain to scrap everything into the slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients on top of the roast, pour in the the broth around the edges.
  • Allow the roast to cook for 6 hours before checking for tenderness by taking a fork and attempting to shred the meat. IF it cannot, continue cooking and checking every thirty minutes.
  • When roast is ready, carefully remove from the broth, shred on a plate and set aside. Drain half the juice from your slow cooker into a glass jar. If you wish to remove the pepperoncini, do so at this time.
  • Add beef to remaing gravy and serve. This recipe doubles and even tripples well. Freezes great up to 6 months in a well protected freezer bag.

Notes

Calories:  443    |    2.6g Carb(total)  |  28g Fat  |  39.1g ProteinAuthentic Chicago-style Italian Beef
Double this recipe and freeze for a ready to thaw and eat power meal.