Description
Hearty slow cooker Italian beef sandwiches showcase robust flavors from pepperoncini and Italian seasoning. Savory beef melts between crusty rolls, delivering comfort perfect for family gatherings and casual weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3–4 pounds (1.36–1.81 kilograms) beef chuck roast
Seasonings:
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid and Additions:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pepperoncini peppers (whole or sliced) with juice
Serving Components:
- 6 hoagie rolls
- Optional: Sliced provolone cheese
Instructions
- Position the chuck roast centrally in the slow cooker basin, ensuring even placement.
- Generously dust the roast with Italian dressing mix, creating a uniform seasoning layer that will infuse rich flavor throughout the meat.
- Sprinkle garlic and onion powders, followed by a light grinding of black pepper across the roast’s surface for enhanced aromatics.
- Carefully pour beef broth around the meat, then distribute pepperoncini peppers and their tangy liquid evenly in the cooking chamber.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, allowing the roast to tenderize slowly for 8-10 hours until meat becomes effortlessly shreddable.
- After cooking, use two forks to delicately pull the meat apart, integrating the shredded beef thoroughly with the accumulated cooking juices.
- Toast hoagie rolls briefly to add textural contrast and warmth.
- Transfer the succulent, juice-soaked beef onto prepared rolls, optionally crowning with melted provolone cheese for a creamy finish.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Liquid Gold: Don’t discard the cooking juices – they’re packed with incredible flavor and perfect for dipping sandwiches.
- Spice Flexibility: Adjust seasonings based on personal preference or dietary needs by using low-sodium dressing mix or alternative spice blends.
- Make-Ahead Magic: This recipe freezes beautifully, allowing you to prepare large batches and enjoy quick meals throughout the week.
- 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: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg