Chicago Italian Beef Crock Pot Recipes Da Bears Delight

Ingredients

• 3-4 lb (1.3-1.8 kg) chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 ounce / 425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10.75 ounce / 305g) can condensed beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 (1 ounce / 28g) package dry Italian dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 8 crusty Italian rolls
• Giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), for topping