Description
A delicious slow cooker Italian beef sandwich that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast or top round beef
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini + 2 tbsp juice from the jar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 hoagie or Italian sandwich rolls
- 1 cup giardiniera (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup roasted or sautéed bell peppers (optional)
- 6 slices provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and oregano.
- In a slow cooker or Dutch oven, add beef broth, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepperoncini slices and juice, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
- Place the beef into the broth and cook on low for 8 hours (or 3–4 hours in a 325°F oven) until tender and easy to shred.
- Remove the beef, shred it using two forks, and return it to the broth to soak up flavor.
- To serve, pile the shredded beef onto warm sandwich rolls.
- Top with giardiniera, sautéed peppers, and provolone cheese if desired.
- For a melty version, broil the sandwiches until the cheese is melted.
- Optional: Serve with a side of broth (au jus) for dipping.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for family gatherings, game day, or any occasion where comfort food is appreciated.
- For an extra kick, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg