Description
Hearty slow cooker Italian beef sandwiches deliver mouthwatering comfort from Italian-American kitchens, combining tender roast with zesty pepperoncini and melted provolone. Juicy meat piled high on crusty rolls promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers
Serving Components:
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Nestle the robust chuck roast into the slow cooker, creating a hearty base for the sandwich filling.
- Pour beef broth over the meat, then generously sprinkle Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and onion powder across the surface.
- Scatter pepperoncini peppers around the roast to infuse tangy, zesty flavors throughout the cooking process.
- Secure the lid and allow the slow cooker to work its magic, transforming the tough meat into tender, succulent strands over 8-10 hours on low heat or 4-5 hours on high.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to gently pull the meat apart, creating delicate shreds that will absorb the rich, savory cooking liquid.
- Elevate hoagie rolls by toasting them until they develop a crisp, golden exterior that can withstand the juicy beef.
- Layer the rolls with generous portions of the shredded beef, ensuring each sandwich is packed with flavor.
- Crown the beef with melted provolone cheese, allowing it to drape seductively over the meat.
- Serve immediately while the sandwiches are warm, guaranteeing a mouthwatering culinary experience that combines tender meat, tangy peppers, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning amounts to match personal taste preferences, ensuring a balanced flavor profile.
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast before cooking to reduce greasiness and create leaner sandwiches.
- For a low-carb version, serve the shredded beef over mixed greens or in lettuce wraps instead of hoagie rolls.
- Refrigerate leftover beef in its cooking liquid to maintain moisture and enhance flavor when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg