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Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe

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These Italian Beef Sandwiches feature tender, slow-cooked top round roast seasoned with Italian dressing mix and au jus gravy, simmered with bell peppers and served hot on hoagie rolls with provolone cheese and pepperoncini. Perfect for a flavorful, hearty meal that’s easy to prepare in a crock-pot.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Broth & Seasoning

  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 (0.7 oz) pack Italian salad dressing mix

Meat & Vegetables

  • 2.5 lbs top round roast
  • 3 bell peppers, cut into strips

Sandwich Assembly

  • 8 hoagie rolls
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 16 jar sliced pepperoncini

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth and seasoning: In your crock-pot, mix together 2 cups of low sodium beef broth with one packet of au jus gravy mix until fully combined. This will serve as the flavorful base for the roast.
  2. Add the roast and peppers: Place the 2.5 lb top round roast into the crock-pot, then add the sliced bell peppers on top. Sprinkle the entire contents with the packet of Italian salad dressing mix evenly to infuse the meat and vegetables with Italian flavors.
  3. Cook the roast: Cover the crock-pot with the lid, and cook on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, or alternatively on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, until the roast is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  4. Shred the meat: Remove the roast carefully from the crock-pot and use two forks to shred the beef finely. Return the shredded meat to the crock-pot to soak up more of the flavorful juices and peppers.
  5. Assemble sandwiches: To serve, lay one slice of provolone cheese on the bottom half of each hoagie roll. Pile on a generous portion of the shredded beef and bell peppers, then add two slices of pepperoncini on top for a tangy bite. Optionally, drizzle some of the cooking liquid onto the top half of the roll or serve it on the side as a dipping broth.

Notes

  • Use low sodium beef broth to control the salt content in the final sandwiches.
  • Feel free to substitute provolone cheese with mozzarella or fontina for a different flavor.
  • Peppers can be roasted beforehand if you prefer a sweeter, smoky flavor.
  • The cooking time may vary slightly depending on your crock-pot model; ensure the meat is fork-tender before shredding.
  • Serving the cooking liquid as a dip is optional but highly recommended for an authentic Italian beef sandwich experience.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 0 minutes
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/italian-beef-sandwiches-recipe/