Description
Hearty slow cooker Italian beef sandwiches blend tender meat, robust pepperoncini, and savory seasonings for a classic comfort meal. Juicy beef nestled in crusty rolls promises a satisfying lunch or dinner that brings Italian-American flavors straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs (1.4–1.8 kg) beef chuck roast
- 1 packet dry italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) pepperoncini peppers (sliced) with juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 hoagie rolls
- Optional: provolone or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Nestle the robust beef chuck roast into the slow cooker basin, positioning it centrally for even heat distribution.
- Generously dust the roast with aromatic Italian dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly cracked black pepper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully cascade beef broth and tangy pepperoncini peppers, including their zesty liquid, over the seasoned meat.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the roast to simmer on low temperature for 8-10 hours, transforming the meat into a meltingly tender delicacy.
- Once cooking completes, utilize two forks to meticulously shred the beef, gently folding the succulent meat back into its rich cooking juices.
- Transfer the luxurious shredded beef onto warm hoagie rolls, creating hearty sandwiches that can be enhanced with optional melted provolone or mozzarella cheese for additional indulgence.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from the roast to reduce greasiness and ensure a leaner, healthier sandwich.
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control salt intake and customize seasoning to personal taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, swap hoagie rolls with gluten-free bread or serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar during the slow cooking process for deeper, richer taste notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (or 10 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg