Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
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Crockpot Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Description
This recipe begins by browning a chuck roast to develop a richer flavor and then transferring it to a slow cooker. The cooking liquid blends beef broth, condensed French onion soup, soy sauce, and minced garlic, which infuses the beef with savory depth over an 8-hour low slow cook. Onions are included either at the start for softness or near the end for more texture.
Bell peppers are added during the last 45 minutes to soften slightly without losing their color. After cooking, the beef can be shredded or sliced before being piled onto hoagie rolls topped with slices of provolone or American cheese. The sandwiches are then briefly baked until the cheese melts, resulting in a hot, melty, savory sandwich.
This preparation is well suited for casual dinners or gatherings. The slow cooker method frees hands and time while producing very tender beef. Variations in onion timing allow some control over texture to suit preference.
The notes emphasize that browning the beef adds flavor but is optional. Adjusting onion addition time alters their softness. Both sliced or pulled beef work well as filling, depending on desired texture.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck roast or pot roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10.5 oz beef broth low sodium
- 2 onion sliced
- 10.5 oz French Onion Soup or condensed onion soup, condensed
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 bell pepper sliced, yellow, red or green, optional
- 8 oz provolone cheese or American cheese, sliced
- 8 hoagie roll or sub rolls
Instructions
- Season beef with salt & pepper. Heat olive oil over medium high heat and brown beef on all sides. Place in the slow cooker.
- Add broth to the pan scraping up any brown bits. Add to the slow cooker with onions, onion soup, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Cook on low 8 hours adding peppers during last 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Open sub rolls top with cheese on each side. Bake about 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted. Top with beef and peppers.
Notes
- Browning the beef before slow cooking adds extra flavor but is optional.
- Add onions at the start for very soft texture or near the end of cooking for firmer onion pieces.
- Beef may be sliced or pulled depending on preference for the sandwich filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 2186mg | 91% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 931IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 334mg | 33% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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