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Italian Beef Sandwiches

These easy Pepperoncini & Beef Sandwiches are tender, cheesy, and slightly spicy for a delicious meal that's quick and easy! This simple sanwich recipe is perfect for picnics!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 10 sandwiches
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs. beef roast buy whatever's on sale--chuck, rump roast, etc
  • 1/2 or more of a 16oz peperoncinis (deli sliced or whole)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Sandwich Buns
  • Your favorite white cheese--mozzarella, provolone, swiss, or white cheddar
  • optional: extra peperoncinis for serving

Instructions

  • Trim any visible fat from your roast. Place in the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in half a jar worth of peppers (don't include all the juice, just pick out the peppers). If you want a bit more heat, add a few tablespoons of the pepper juice to the crock pot. Pour in beef broth.
  • Cook on low 7-8 hours.
  • Shred beef, removing any fatty bits. Slice peppers and mix into beef.
  • For best serving results, toast buns, fill with beef/pepper mixture, and top with cheese and a few extra peperoncinis. If necessary, pop the sandwiches in the oven for a minute or two to melt the cheese.

Notes

  • Toast the bun to give your sandwich yummy texture and keep it from getting soggy quickly.
  • Skim the fat and add the shredded meat back to the slow cooker for 15-30 minutes if you'd like the meat to be saucier.
  • A roll or bun that is nice and sturdy is your best bet to hold up to this sturdy sandwich filling.
  • Use whatever cut of roast in on sale. Something with a lot of marbling is always a good choice but it will taste great no matter which cut you use. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 10 Italian Beef Sandwiches | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 4mg

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