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Authentic Italian Beef in the Multi Cooker

  • Author: Homemaker's Habitat
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 - 8 hours
  • Total Time: 46 minute
  • Yield: Serves 10 or more 1x

Description

This incredibly delicious Authentic Italian Beef Recipe is super easy to make in the multi cooker!


Ingredients

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  • 45 lb. blade cut chuck roast
  • 2 teaspoons each salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons of dried basil or Italian basil/oregano spice blend
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup mild Giardiniera relish
  • 4 cups unsalted beef broth
  • 1 green pepper, sliced

To serve: Crusty rolls, hot and/or mild Giardiniera pepper relish, pepperoncini peppers, provolone cheese slices


Instructions

  1. Season roast with salt and pepper.
  2. Set multi cooker or instant pot to “Brown” setting. Add olive oil. When oil is hot and shimmering, add roast to pot.
  3. Sear roast for five minutes or until a golden crust forms on the outside of the beef. Flip roast and brown on the remaining sides.
  4. Add onion, garlic, spices, celery Giardiniera relish and beef broth. Secure lid on multi cooker and set to slow cook on high for 3 hours or low for 7 hours.
  5. Remove lid and shred beef using two forks. Add green peppers, replace lid and continue cooking for 1 more hour.
  6. To serve, offer warm, crusty rolls, provolone cheese and peppers alongside warm beef and allow guests to serve themselves.

Notes

To eat Authentic Italian Beef like a true Chicagoan, try your sandwich “wet”: dip your bun in the jus before adding meat and toppings!