Description
These Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches feature tender, slow-cooked chuck roast seasoned with Italian dressing and hot pepperoncini peppers, creating a flavorful, juicy filling perfect for toasted sub rolls and melted cheese. This easy slow cooker recipe yields a hearty, comforting sandwich ideal for any casual meal or gathering.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasoning
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 1 (1 oz) Au Jus gravy packet
- 1 (0.7 oz) Italian dressing seasoning mix
Peppers and Butter
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup pepperoncini juice
- 1/4 cup butter (cubed)
Bread and Cheese
- 8 sub rolls
- 8 slices cheese (pepper jack or provolone recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Place the 3 lb chuck roast at the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring an even layer for consistent cooking.
- Add Seasonings and Peppers: Sprinkle the Au Jus gravy packet and Italian dressing seasoning mix evenly over the roast. Add about 1 cup of pepperoncini peppers and 1 cup of pepperoncini juice to infuse the meat with a tangy, slightly spicy flavor.
- Add Butter and Cook: Dot the roast with 1/4 cup of cubed butter for richness. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours until the meat is fork-tender and shreddable.
- Shred the Meat: Carefully remove the roast and shred it with forks, discarding any large fatty pieces. Mix the shredded beef back into the juices and seasonings left in the slow cooker to soak up all the flavors.
- Toast Rolls (Optional): For extra texture and flavor, toast the sub rolls lightly with a little butter spread on them.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Layer a generous helping of the shredded beef onto the bottom half of the toasted roll. Add a slice of cheese (pepper jack or provolone) and additional sliced pepperoncini peppers if you like extra tang and heat.
- Serve: Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich, press gently, and enjoy warm for a delicious Italian beef sandwich experience.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncini peppers and juice to control the tanginess and heat level to your preference.
- For a cheesier sandwich, add more slices or try different cheese varieties like mozzarella or cheddar.
- Leftover beef can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
- For a juicier sandwich, spoon extra cooking juices onto the meat before assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
