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Italian Beef Sandwiches with Melty Cheese, Peppers, and Pepperoncini Recipe

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These Italian Beef Sandwiches bring together tender shredded beef cooked slowly in a flavorful broth, melty provolone cheese, vibrant bell peppers, and tangy pepperoncini, served on soft hoagie rolls. Perfect for a hearty meal with a dipping broth that enhances every bite.

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

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs top round roast
  • 3 bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 8 hoagie rolls
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 16 jar sliced pepperoncini

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth: Mix the beef broth and au jus gravy mix together in your crock-pot to create a flavorful cooking liquid.
  2. Add Ingredients to Crock-Pot: Place the top round roast into the crock-pot along with the sliced bell peppers. Sprinkle the Italian salad dressing mix over the roast and peppers to add zest.
  3. Cook the Roast: Cover the crock-pot and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours until the roast is tender and easily shreds with forks.
  4. Shred the Beef: Remove the roast from the crock-pot and shred it thoroughly using two forks. Return the shredded beef back into the crock-pot to soak up the juices.
  5. Assemble Sandwiches: Lay a slice of provolone cheese on the bottom of each hoagie roll, top with a generous pile of shredded beef and cooked bell peppers, then add two slices of pepperoncini on top. Optionally, drizzle some cooking broth on the upper half of the rolls or serve the broth separately as a dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Top-round roast is preferred for this recipe due to its affordability and lower fat content compared to chuck roast.
  • If you choose to use chuck roast, trim excess fat to prevent the broth from becoming too greasy.
  • Serving the broth as a dipping sauce enhances the sandwich experience and keeps it moist and flavorful.

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