Pregnancy Friendly Slow Cooker Italian Beef
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6 servings
- 3 lb boneless beef chuck roast
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 Ā½ cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 jar (16 oz) pepperoncini peppers, with brine
- 1 tbsp dried italian seasoning
Ingredient noteSpice blends are fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/2 tsp per serving. The caution applies to concentrated herbal oils and supplements, not everyday seasoning.
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Ingredient noteOregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about scant 1/4 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup mild giardiniera, drained and roughly chopped
For serving
- 6 hoagie rolls or italian sandwich rolls, split
- 6 slices provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the roast and sear, undisturbed, for 3ā4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms on each surface.
- 2
Transfer the seared roast to a 6-quart slow cooker. Scatter the sliced onion and smashed garlic around and over the beef.
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