italian beef - fantastico

Name: Italian Beef - Fantastico
Prep time: 23 h 30 min
Cook time: 5 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 - 4 pound(s) beef roast, top or bottom round, rump or eye of round; 3 can(s) beef broth or enough to cover (14.5 oz each); 2 package(s) dry Italian salad dressing mix, original not zesty; 3 clove(s) fresh garlic, minced or 2 tsp powder; - salt and pepper, to taste; 1 jar(s) pepperoncini peppers (16 oz); 2/3 cup(s) pepperoncini peppers juice; - rolls, warmed or toasted underside

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Gary Hancq

Port Byron, IL

Updated on Sep 13, 2024

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.

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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!

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prep time 23 Hr 30 Min

cook time 5 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make italian beef - fantastico

Step 1

Season and rub the roast with one packet of the dry Italian salad dressing mix. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.

Step 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.
Step 3

Add the jar of pepperoncini peppers, 2/3 cup pepperoncini juice, garlic, and 1 1/2 Tbsp of dry Italian seasoning mix.
Step 4

Set the Crock Pot for 4 - 6 hours on high or all day if you have a slow cooker that automatically adjusts.
Step 5

Remove the roast and allow it to cool completely. Keep the juices in the Crock Pot. Once cooled, thinly slice the meat.
Step 6

Place sliced meat back into the Crock Pot with its juices and keep on warm.
Step 7

Serve on a warmed or toasted bun.
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