# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 3 lbs beef chuck roast
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Cooking Liquid
05 - 2 cups beef broth
06 - 1 cup water
07 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
09 - 1 tsp garlic powder
10 - 1 tsp onion powder
11 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
12 - 1 bay leaf
→ For Serving
13 - 6 sturdy Italian sandwich rolls or hoagie rolls
14 - 1 1/2 cups hot giardiniera, drained
15 - 1 cup roasted sweet bell peppers
16 - Extra au jus from the pot for dipping
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Pat beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or slow cooker insert over medium-high heat. Sear beef on all sides until deeply browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
03 - Add beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf to the pot.
04 - Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to a 325°F oven. Braise for 4 hours, flipping once halfway through, until beef is fork-tender. Alternatively, cook in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
05 - Remove beef to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid. Shred beef with two forks, removing any large fat pieces, then return to the pot to soak in the juices.
06 - Split the Italian rolls and toast lightly if desired. For extra-juicy sandwiches, quickly dunk each roll in the au jus before filling.
07 - Pile hot shredded beef onto each roll, spooning a bit of au jus over the meat. Top generously with giardiniera and roasted sweet peppers. Serve with extra au jus on the side for dipping.
