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Italian Beef Sandwiches with Melty Cheese, Pepperoncini, and Flavorful Broth Recipe

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These Italian Beef Sandwiches are packed with tender shredded beef, melty provolone cheese, sautéed bell peppers, tangy pepperoncini, and served with a flavorful au jus broth perfect for dipping.

Ingredients

Broth and Seasoning

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

Meat and Vegetables

  • 2.5 lbs top round roast
  • 3 bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 16 jar sliced pepperoncini

Assembly

  • 8 hoagie rolls
  • 8 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth: In your crock-pot, mix together the low sodium beef broth and the au jus gravy mix until well combined to form the flavorful cooking liquid.
  2. Add roast and peppers: Place the top round roast and sliced bell peppers into the crock-pot with the broth. Sprinkle the Italian salad dressing mix evenly over the top to season the meat and vegetables.
  3. Cook the beef: Cover the crock-pot and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, or on low for 8 to 10 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
  4. Shred the meat: Remove the roast from the crock-pot and use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded beef back to the crock-pot to soak up the cooking juices.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches: On the bottom half of each hoagie roll, layer a slice of provolone cheese, a heap of shredded beef with peppers, and several slices of pepperoncini. For extra flavor, either drizzle some of the cooking liquid onto the top half of the roll or serve the broth on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Top round roast is an economical cut and leaner than other options like chuck roast.
  • If using chuck roast, trim excess fat to prevent the broth from becoming greasy.
  • The au jus gravy mix and Italian salad dressing mix add classic Italian seasoning and rich flavor to the beef.
  • Serving the broth separately allows each sandwich to be dipped to preference.

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