Zen of Slow Cooking
Servings:
4-6
Prep time:
00:10
A satisfying savory Italian beef sandwich filling topped with pickled vegetables, giardiniera.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup (1 small) onion diced
- 2 tsp (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- 3-1/2 lb pound beef chuck roast
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Tuscan blend
- 2 cups beef broth
- Italian rolls
- For serving: Giardiniera
Instructions
- Slow Cook: 1) Heat the oil in a skillet; cook the onion for 3 minutes; stir in the garlic; transfer to cooker. 2) Season the beef with salt & pepper and brown on each side for 2 minutes; transfer the beef to the cooker. 3) Stir in the Tuscan blend and broth. 4) Cover and cook on LOW: 9 hours or HIGH: 4 hours. 5) Remove the beef from cooker; slice onto Italian rolls and top with giardiniera.
- Pressure Cook: 1) Heat the oil on sauté function; cook the onion for 3 minutes; stir in the garlic. 2) Season the beef with salt & pepper and brown on each side for 2 minutes. 3) Stir in the Tuscan blend and broth. 4) Secure the cooker lid, seal pressure valve; cook on Manual/Pressure for 60 minutes. 5) Natural Pressure Release for 10 minutes; vent with Quick Pressure Release. 6) Remove the beef from cooker; slice onto Italian rolls and top with giardiniera.
Tips
Serve with a cup of broth on the side to dip the roll.
Pair with a refreshing Peroni beer.
