Slow Cooker Italian Beef Hoagies
Let your slow cooker take the lead with this simple and delicious sandwich recipe. Tender top round roast is paired with vibrant bell peppers, zesty pepperoncini, aromatic garlic, and a medley of dried herbs, slowly simmering throughout the day. Once everything is cooked to perfection, shred the meat and pile it high on whole wheat Italian bread or rolls, finished with gooey melted provolone for an irresistible bite.
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef top round roast
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 16 oz jar pepperoncini
- 2 red bell peppers
- 8 2 oz pieces whole wheat Italian or French bread (or gluten free bread)
- 8 slices Sargento Provolone Ultra Thin
- 1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp sugar or stevia
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons Italian salad dressing mix or see below for homemade
Instructions
- 1
Use a paper towel to thoroughly dry the roast. In a small bowl, mix together the onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub this seasoning blend all over the roast before placing it in the slow cooker.
- 2
Pour in the Italian salad dressing mix, broth, garlic, and bay leaf. Secure the lid and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours or on low for 10 to 12 hours, until the meat is incredibly tender and can be easily shredded with two forks.
- 3
Once cooking is complete, remove the bay leaf and shred the beef with the forks. Stir in 1 cup of pepperoncinis along with the bell peppers into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes or on low for 1 hour.
- 4
For serving, take each roll or piece of bread and fill it with 3 oz of the meat mixture. Add a slice of cheese on top, along with some of the leftover pepperoncinis. If you wish, serve the remaining cooking liquid as a dip for the sandwiches. For an extra touch, you can also place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.