Description
This Italian Beef Sandwich is the ultimate comfort food — tender, slow-cooked beef infused with Italian herbs, simmered with peppers, and piled high on crusty rolls. Perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or anytime you crave a meaty, juicy sandwich!
Ingredients
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- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 jar (16 oz) pepperoncini (with juice)
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 6 hoagie or Italian sandwich rolls
- Optional: sliced provolone or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Place beef roast in slow cooker. Add Italian dressing mix, beef broth, pepperoncini (with juice), bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
- Shred beef in the slow cooker and mix with juices.
- Serve on toasted hoagie rolls with optional melted cheese. Spoon extra juice over the sandwich if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, use hot giardiniera or add crushed red pepper.
- Great for meal prep — leftovers reheat beautifully.
- Toast rolls with cheese in the oven for a melty upgrade.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~530 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
