Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 jar (16 oz) giardiniera (for topping)
• 4-6 French rolls or hoagie buns

Directions

Sear the Beef:
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
Sear the beef on all sides.

Slow Cook:
Add onions, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4-5 hours) until fork-tender.

Shred and Serve:
Shred the beef with forks and return to the broth.
Toast the rolls, fill them with beef, and top with giardiniera.
Dip the sandwich into the broth before eating.