Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
Ingredients
3lb chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cut into large chunks
2 cups beef broth
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 oz pepperoncini pepper slices + 2 Tablespoons of the juices, extra for garnish
8 oz Giardiniera (Chicago-Style Italian Sandwich Mix) drained, plus extra for garnish
For serving:
provolone cheese slices
hoagie buns
Extra banana peppers or pepperoncini
Directions
Place chuck roast into the bottom of a 5.5 – 6 quart crock pot then sprinkle with Italian Seasoning.
Add pepperoncini peppers plus a splash of juice, Giardiniera, and beef broth then lift up chuck roast pieces to get broth underneath.
Place a lid on top then cook on low for 9 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Shred then place meat back into crock pot and cook on low for 1 more hour.
Split buns in half then scoop the shredded meat mixture on top and add provolone cheese slices. Top with additional pepperoncini peppers and Giardiniera, if desired, then serve.
