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

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These Italian Beef Sandwiches feature tender, shredded top round roast cooked low and slow with bell peppers, au jus gravy, and Italian seasoning. Served on hoagie rolls with melty provolone cheese and tangy pepperoncini, they’re perfect for a hearty and flavor-packed meal accompanied by savory dipping broth.

Ingredients

Meat and Broth

  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 2.5 lbs top round roast

Vegetables and Seasoning

  • 3 bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 1 0.7-oz pack Italian salad dressing mix

Sandwich Assembly

  • 8 hoagie rolls
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 16 jar sliced pepperoncini

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cooking Liquid: Mix 2 cups of low sodium beef broth with 1 packet of au jus gravy mix together in your crock-pot to create a flavorful base.
  2. Add Roast and Peppers: Place the 2.5 lbs top round roast into the crock-pot along with the sliced strips of 3 bell peppers. Evenly sprinkle 1 packet (0.7 oz) of Italian salad dressing seasoning over the meat and peppers.
  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 easily shredded.
  4. Shred the Roast: Carefully remove the cooked roast from the crock-pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded meat into the crock-pot to soak in the juices and peppers.
  5. Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay a slice of provolone cheese on the bottom half of each hoagie roll. Top with a generous portion of the shredded beef and peppers. Add two slices of pepperoncini on top for a tangy kick.
  6. Add Broth or Serve for Dipping: Optionally, drizzle some of the cooking liquid onto the top half of the roll to soak it. Alternatively, serve the broth in a bowl alongside for dipping the sandwich to your liking.

Notes

  • Top-round roast is ideal for this recipe as it is leaner and less expensive than other cuts like chuck roast.
  • If using chuck roast, trim excess fat to prevent the broth from becoming too greasy.
  • Adjust cooking times as needed depending on the crock-pot strength and roast size.
  • To intensify flavor, you can toast the hoagie rolls before assembling the sandwiches.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/italian-beef-sandwiches-with-melty-cheese-peppers-and-pepperoncini-recipe/