Description
Tender shredded beef piled high on soft rolls, this dish captures the warmth and comfort of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 lb. boneless beef chuck roast
- 5 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 5 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch strips
- 2 cups chopped giardiniera
- 4 French sub rolls, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
- Season the beef with 4 teaspoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of black pepper.
- Brown the beef on both sides for about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the beef and set it aside on a plate.
- Add sliced onions and garlic to the pot, then season with a pinch more of salt and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, dried basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Stir until the liquid evaporates.
- Pour in 1/2 cup of beef stock to deglaze the pot, scraping up any brown bits.
- Return the beef to the pot and pour in the remaining beef stock.
- Bring everything to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and bake for about 2 hours, flipping the beef after the first hour.
- Uncover the pot and continue baking for another 30 minutes until the meat shreds easily.
- Shred the beef with two forks and return it to the pot.
- Toss bell pepper with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt, and roast on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes.
- Mix chopped giardiniera with the remaining olive oil.
- Fill each toasted roll with the shredded beef, top with roasted peppers and giardiniera, and spoon cooking liquid over the top.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider using leaner cuts of beef and adding more vegetables. Pair with a side salad or homemade potato chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: shredded beef, sandwiches, comfort food, family recipe, hearty meal