Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

from thecookingjar.com
485 min
8 servings

These 5-ingredient slow cooker Italian beef sandwiches have mouthwatering chuck roast on a toasted hoagie roll with melted provolone cheese.

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs. chuck roast
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (0.7 oz.) packet dry Italian dressing mix
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 (16 oz.) jar pepperoncini with juice, stems removed and cut into 1″ slices
  • Hoagie rolls
  • Butter
  • Sliced provolone/mozzarella cheese
  • Giardiniera (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    [Optional step] Over medium-high heat in a skillet, sear the roast in some oil on both sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side. Pour some beef broth or wine to deglaze the pan and scrape the yummy browned bits to mix in with the rest of the broth.

  2. 2

    Add the roast to a 6 qt. slow cooker and sprinkle with the dry Italian dressing mix and Italian seasoning.

  3. 3

    Add beef broth, sliced pepperoncini and 1/2 cup of pepperoncini juice.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook for 8 hours on low heat or 4-5 hours on high heat.

  5. 5

    Remove cooked roast to a cutting board. Shred into bite-sized pieces with two forks and discard any fatty bits.

  6. 6

    Split the rolls lengthwise and butter them. Add some provolone cheese and toast or broil until the cheese has melted.

  7. 7

    Top with shredded beef and pepperoncini peppers then dish and serve hot with/without the au jus and giardiniera(see notes for three ways to enjoy the sandwich)

  8. 8

    Enjoy!