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Italian Beef Sandwiches


  • Author: Camila Rose
  • Total Time: About 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A rich, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef sandwich soaked in savory broth and loaded onto a crusty roll with bold, spicy toppings—this is the kind of sandwich that gets requested again and again. Inspired by classic Chicago street food, it’s slow-cooked to perfection and ideal for game day, gatherings, or even a cozy weekend dinner at home. With only a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker doing most of the work, it’s a must-try recipe for any beef lover. Dip it, top it, or wrap it to go—this is comfort food done right.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 34 lbs chuck roast
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers + ¼ cup of juice
  • 1 tsp each: dried oregano, basil, thyme
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6 crusty hoagie rolls or Italian rolls
  • 6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese (optional)
  • Giardiniera or roasted red peppers for topping


Instructions

  • Sear the beef in a skillet until browned on all sides.
  • Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet; deglaze with a splash of broth.
  • Place beef, onions, broth, seasoning mix, herbs, and pepperoncini into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 5–6 hours, until beef shreds easily.
  • Shred beef and return to the broth; soak for 30 minutes.
  • Load onto toasted rolls with cheese (if using), wrap in foil, and warm in the oven.
  • Top with giardiniera or roasted peppers and serve with a side of jus.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, soak the bread directly in the jus before assembling.
  • Adjust heat level by adding more or less red pepper or spicy giardiniera.
  • Great for meal prep—just store meat in the broth to keep it juicy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8–10 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
  • Calories: 570
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 1120mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg