Description
A classic Italian Beef sandwich recipe featuring tender, slow-cooked beef infused with Italian dressing mix and pepperoncini peppers, served on hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese for a flavorful, hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3-4 pound beef roast (chuck or blade recommended)
- 1 package Italian dressing mix or garlic herb seasoning (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 jar pepperoncini peppers (12oz or 375ml)
- 12 sub or hoagie rolls
- 12 slices provolone, Havarti, or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Place the beef roast into a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Season the beef all over with the Italian dressing mix or garlic herb seasoning, salt, and pepper, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Add Liquids and Peppers: Pour 1½ cups of low-sodium beef broth and ½ cup of the brine from the jar of pepperoncini peppers into the bottom of the slow cooker. Top the roast with ½ cup of sliced pepperoncini peppers for added flavor and moderate spice. For a milder taste, omit the peppers and use only the brine.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 10 to 11 hours until the beef is very tender and easily shreddable. For faster cooking, cut the beef into 3 to 4 smaller pieces and cook for 8 hours on low.
- Shred and Serve: Remove the beef and shred it directly in the cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful. Serve the shredded beef on toasted hoagie buns topped with a slice of your preferred cheese (provolone, Havarti, or mozzarella). Optionally, add extra pickled pepperoncini peppers or giardiniera for additional flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of pepperoncini juice and sliced peppers used. Using only the brine results in a flavorful but mild beef; adding sliced peppers increases the heat.
- Italian beef sandwiches pair well with giardiniera, but they are also delicious simply with cheese and pepperoncini on a toasted ciabatta or hoagie bun.
- Cutting the roast into smaller pieces shortens cooking time to about 8 hours on low.
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control salt levels and enhance flavor gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: thirty-two g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
