Description
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches are a savory delight, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef that melts in your mouth, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. The rich, beefy flavor is perfectly complemented by the tangy, zesty pepperoncini and served on a crusty roll, creating a satisfying texture that is both juicy and hearty.
Ingredients
- Beef: 3 pounds of chuck roast, trimmed and cut into large chunks
- Spices: 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
- Liquids: 1 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
- Vegetables: 1 cup sliced pepperoncini, 1 medium onion, sliced
- Bread: 6 hoagie rolls, sliced
- Cheese: 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chunks of chuck roast.
- Place the beef in the slow cooker and add the sliced onion, pepperoncini, beef broth, and pepperoncini juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Once cooked, shred the beef using two forks and stir it back into the juices.
- To serve, place a generous portion of the beef mixture onto each hoagie roll and top with a slice of provolone cheese.
- Optional: Place the sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The beef can be cooked a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat before serving.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use a different cut of beef like brisket or round if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich with beef and cheese
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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