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
- 3–4 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