Description
This Italian Beef recipe features a tender, slow-cooked beef roast seasoned with Italian dressing mix and pepperoncini peppers, resulting in a flavorful and juicy filling perfect for sub or hoagie rolls. It’s an easy, hearty meal ideal for sandwiches served with melted cheese and pickled peppers.
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 it evenly all over with the Italian dressing mix or garlic herb seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add Liquids and Peppers: Pour the beef broth and ½ cup of the brine from the jar of pepperoncini peppers into the slow cooker. Top the roast with ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers for added flavor and mild spice. For a less spicy option, use only the brine without peppers.
- Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook the beef on low heat for 10 to 11 hours until it becomes fall-apart tender. To shorten cooking time, cut the roast into 3-4 smaller pieces and cook for 8 hours instead.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the beef directly in the juices inside the slow cooker to retain moisture and flavor. Serve the shredded beef on the sub or hoagie rolls topped with slices of cheese and additional pickled pepperoncini peppers if desired.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding more pepperoncini brine or extra sliced peppers according to preference.
- For a classic touch, serve the sandwich with giardiniera pickled vegetables instead of or alongside the pepperoncini.
- To enhance the sandwich, toast the rolls lightly before assembling for added texture and flavor.
- The choice of cheese (provolone, Havarti, or mozzarella) can be adapted based on personal taste.
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: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
