Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe
This slow cooker Italian beef sandwich recipe is loaded with tender chuck roast, pepperoncini, provolone, and giardiniera.
Servings 8 sandwiches
Calories 825kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound chuck roast
- salt
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 4 ounces pepperoncini pepper slices
- ¼ cup pepperoncini brine
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
For Serving
- 8 hoagie rolls
- 2 cups giardiniera (mild or hot)
- 16 slices provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Let the 3-4 pound chuck roast sit out at room temperature for 15 minutes. Generously season the roast all over with salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. When hot, sear the roast on all sides until golden brown. Cook long enough to develop a crust, about 10 minutes total. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add a splash of beef broth to the skillet and deglaze the pan. Then, pour 1 cup low sodium beef broth and the pan fond over the beef.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley. Sprinkle all over the beef.
- Add 4 ounces pepperoncini pepper slices and 1/4 cup pepperoncini brine to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours - flip the roast over halfway through if you're able.
- Shred the beef in the slow cooker using 2 forks. Mix everything together and cook for another 30 minutes on LOW.
- To serve, split open 1 hoagie rolls and stuff with beef. Top with ¼ cups giardiniera (or more to taste), and 2 slices provolone cheese if using. Repeat with the remaining ingredients and serve warm.
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include cheese.
- One 16-ounce jar of giardiniera has about 2 cups.
- For a wet Italian beef, dip the cut side of the roll into the slow cooker juices before serving.
- Store leftover beef with some of the cooking juices to keep it moist. Reheat gently in the juices before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 825kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 3865mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 6mg
