Description
Slow-simmered Italian Beef Sandwiches deliver mouthwatering flavor straight from Chicago’s culinary heart. Tender, juicy meat nestled in crusty rolls promises a hearty meal that satisfies hungry crowds with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2.5 lbs top round roast
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 3 bell peppers, cut into strips
- 16 jar sliced pepperoncini
- 1.7 ounces (48 grams) Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Liquids and Bread:
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 8 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Pour beef broth, au jus gravy mix, and Italian salad dressing mix into the crockpot, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Nestle the top round roast into the liquid mixture, ensuring it’s completely coated.
- Scatter sliced bell peppers and whole pepperoncini around and over the roast.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 7-8 hours, allowing the meat to become exceptionally tender and infused with robust flavors.
- Once cooking completes, carefully remove the roast and use two forks to shred the meat into delicate, succulent strands.
- Return shredded beef to the crockpot, gently mixing with the aromatic cooking liquid and softened vegetables.
- Split hoagie rolls and generously pile the herb-infused beef and pepper mixture onto each roll.
- Layer provolone cheese over the warm meat, allowing it to slightly melt and create a creamy texture.
- Serve immediately while the sandwiches are hot, with extra cooking juices on the side for dipping if desired.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from the roast to reduce greasiness and improve overall sandwich texture.
- Use low-sodium broth and gravy mix to control salt levels for those watching sodium intake.
- Swap hoagie rolls with gluten-free alternatives for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Experiment with different cheese options like mozzarella or pepper jack for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg