Description
Delight in the rich flavors of Italian beef sandwiches, where tender, slow-cooked beef meets soft hoagie rolls and savory toppings. Perfect for gatherings or cozy meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chuck roast
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers, sliced
- 4 soft hoagie rolls
- Giardiniera (optional)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and season with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan until browned on all sides.
- In a slow cooker, combine beef broth, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Add the seared roast and cover. Cook on low for about 8 hours until fork-tender.
- Sauté sliced peppers in olive oil until softened.
- Shred the cooked beef with two forks and pile it onto hoagie rolls. Top with sautéed peppers and giardiniera if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter option, consider swapping the beef for turkey or chicken.
- Customize toppings to suit your taste—try adding sautéed onions or different cheeses for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg