Description
Hearty slow cooker Italian beef sandwiches deliver classic Midwestern comfort with tender, juicy meat nestled in crusty rolls. Pepperoncini and rich broth create a mouthwatering sandwich you’ll crave at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar pepperoncini peppers (with juice)
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper (sauteed)
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Position the chuck roast in the slow cooker basin, creating a base layer for the savory ingredients.
- Pour beef broth over the meat, then sprinkle Italian seasoning and minced garlic for robust flavor enhancement.
- Gently add pepperoncini peppers and their tangy juice, followed by diced onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and slow cook at low temperature (195°F) for 8-10 hours, allowing the meat to become fork-tender and deeply infused with aromatic spices.
- Once cooking completes, use two forks to meticulously shred the beef directly within the cooking liquid, ensuring each strand absorbs maximum flavor.
- While meat rests, heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté green bell peppers until they soften and develop a slight caramelization.
- Split hoagie rolls and generously layer with the succulent shredded beef, creating a hearty sandwich foundation.
- Crown each sandwich with melted provolone cheese and the sautéed bell peppers for added texture and zest.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the rich juices to complement the robust beef and crisp vegetables.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast to ensure juicy, tender meat that won’t turn stringy or tough during long, slow cooking.
- Let the beef marinate in the seasoned liquid for maximum taste absorption before turning on the slow cooker.
- For perfectly melted provolone, place cheese on warm beef and cover briefly to help it melt smoothly without becoming rubbery.
- Swap hoagie rolls for gluten-free options or lettuce wraps to make the recipe low-carb and celiac-friendly.
- 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: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg