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Crockpot Italian Beef

Cultural Context

Crockpot Italian Beef has its roots in Chicago, where it became a beloved sandwich featuring slow-cooked, seasoned beef served on a bun. Traditionally made with Italian spices and giardiniera, this dish reflects the Italian-American immigrant experience, transforming simple ingredients into a hearty meal. Today, it's a popular choice for gatherings and family dinners, celebrated for its rich flavors and ease of preparation.

Italian-AmericanITmain
480 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 containers beef broth (48 ounces each)
1 beef bouillon cube
shaved beef
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped onion flakes
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon salt
green bell pepper
hot peppers (homemade)
bread (Italian style)

beef roast

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder can be less expensive and still provide a tender result.

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: mozzarella cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

American cheese is often cheaper and melts well.

1

Add 2 containers of beef broth to the crockpot.

2

Add 1 beef bouillon cube to the broth.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the broth.

4

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the broth.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of paprika to the broth.

6

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped onion flakes to the broth.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder to the broth.

8

Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the broth.

9

Stir the broth and seasonings together until mixed well.

10

Cover the crockpot and let the broth heat up until it starts to boil.

11

Once the broth is boiling, add all the packs of shaved beef to the crockpot.

12

Stir the beef into the broth.

13

Let the beef cook for about 1.5 hours in the crockpot.

14

Cut up green bell peppers into desired size.

15

Add the green bell peppers to the crockpot about 1 hour before serving.

16

Cover the crockpot and let it cook for the remaining hour.

17

Once the beef is ready, serve it on Italian bread with some of the cooked peppers and hot peppers.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshredding

Equipment Needed

crockpotknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Italian Beef SandwichBeef Giardiniera
Local Name: Italian Beef

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