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Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches- tender, slow cooked beef with Italian seasonings, and pepperoncini served on a toasted bun with melted provolone cheese and tangy giardiniera. This is basically the ultimate sandwich!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 423 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chuck roast, trim off excess fat
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 14.5 ounces can beef broth
- 8 ounces of sliced pepperoncini
- 1/3 cup of liquid from pepperoncini
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Hoagie buns or rolls, for serving
- softened butter, for buttering buns or rolls
- provolone cheese slices, for serving
- 8 ounces giardiniera, mild or spicy, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, place the meat in the pan and sear on all sides until golden brown, a few minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine the basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle the mixture over the beef.
- Add the beef broth, sliced pepperoncini, pepperoncini liquid, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Give the mixture a little stir.
- Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, or until meat is cooked and tender.
- Remove the beef and shred with a fork. Place the shredded beef back into the slow cooker with the juices, onion, peppers, and pepperoncini.
- Preheat the broiler. Split the buns or rolls in half and butter the insides. Place the buns or rolls butter side up on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler until lightly toasted. Don’t walk away, they will toast quickly.
- Use a slotted spoon to drain off some of the liquid so the sandwich doesn't get soggy. Place the shredded meat mixture on top of the toasted buns or rolls. Add provolone cheese slices. The cheese should melt because the beef will be hot. If you want, you can place the sandwiches under the broiler for a few seconds to quickly melt the cheese. Top the sandwiches with Giardiniera, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
423kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
910mg
(38%)
Potassium
709mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 910mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 709mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.