Italian Pulled Beef Sandwiches with Giardiniera Sauce

8 Servings
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Ingredients

Sandwiches

  • 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 red, orange or yellow bell peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 1 small onion, cut in half and sliced thin
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 12-inch loaves French bread, halved crosswise, split and lightly toasted

Giardiniera Sauce

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 vegetable oil
  • 1 16-ounce jar giardiniera (pickled vegetables), drained
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Use a Butcher Knife to quarter the roast.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add the roast and brown on both sides.
  3. Add the bell peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, fennel seeds, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and some pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.
  4. Braise in oven for about 4 hours.
  5. Remove from oven and coarsely shred the beef with two forks. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
  6. Place the egg, garlic and mustard in a food processor and pulse to combine. With the motor running, add the olive and vegetable oils in a slow steady stream until incorporated. Add the giardiniera and pulse until chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. To serve, spread about 2 tablespoons of the sauce on both sides of the bread. Fill the bread with the shredded beef and serve immediately.

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