Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsPortillo's DavenportItalian Beef Recipe

Italian Beef Recipe

Time8h
Serves6

Slow-cooked beef, served on a fresh Italian roll.

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Ingredients

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Beef Preparation

Serving

Method

Beef Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    Season the chuck roast with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes on all sides.

  2. 2

    Slow Cook the Beef

    Place the seasoned chuck roast in a slow cooker and pour the beef broth over it. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and shreds easily.

  3. 3

    Shred the Beef

    Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices.

Serving

  1. 4

    Prepare the Rolls

    While the beef is cooking, slice the Italian rolls in half lengthwise.

  2. 5

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Place a generous portion of the shredded beef onto the bottom half of each Italian roll. Top with a slice of provolone cheese and giardiniera, if desired.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Close the sandwiches with the top half of the rolls and serve warm. Enjoy your Italian beef sandwiches!

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