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Slow Cooked Italian Beef with Quick Pickled Jalapenos

Slow Cooked Italian Beef

Rich and hearty Italian beef combines with quick pickled jalapenos and crispy baguette for a cozy winter meal perfect for entertaining

Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

For the Italian Beef

  • 1 2.5 lb beef bottom roast
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp all purpose seasoning
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • ½ large yellow onion sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 32 oz beef broth
  • 1 French baguette
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • Fresh parsley and/or oregano to garnish

For the Quick Pickled Jalapenos*

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds crushed
  • 6 large jalapenos sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350.  Add the beef, spices, onion, garlic, and beef broth to a large dutch oven

  2. Cover and cook at 350 for 3 hours

  3. While the beef cooks, prepare the pickled jalapenos.  Combine water, vinegar, salt, sugar, and spices in a small saucepan and bring to a boil

  4. Slice the jalapenos and add them to the boiling liquid.  Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 15 minutes

  5. After 3 hours of cooking the beef, remove from the oven and shred.  Garnish with oregano and chopped raw onion if desired

  6. Toast slices of baguette and top with slices of sharp cheddar cheese.  Pile some Italian beef and sauce on top and finish with pickled jalapenos