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Cheesy Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwich Easy Dinner Ideas

Cheesy Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwich Easy Dinner Ideas

This Cheesy Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwich Easy Dinner Ideas recipe delivers tender, shredded beef soaked in savory au jus for the ultimate Chicago-style meal at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Braise
  • 3 lb chuck roast trimmed
  • 1 packet Italian dressing mix dry
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 0.5 cup pepperoncini juice from jar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano crushed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder granulated
Assembly
  • 4 count hoagie rolls split
  • 8 slices provolone cheese sharp
  • 1 cup pepperoncini peppers whole or sliced
  • 1 cup giardiniera drained, optional

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Forks
  • Knife
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Slow Cooking
  1. Place the trimmed chuck roast into the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
  2. Sprinkle the dry Italian dressing mix, oregano, and garlic powder over the meat.
  3. Pour the beef broth and pepperoncini juice around the sides of the roast.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 5–6 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Remove the beef to a cutting board, shred with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker to soak in the juices for 20 minutes.
Toasting and Serving
  1. Preheat your oven broiler and place split hoagie rolls on a baking sheet.
  2. Pile the shredded beef onto the rolls, top with two slices of provolone cheese, and broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  3. Serve immediately with extra juice in a small bowl for dipping and top with pepperoncini.

Notes

For the most authentic Chicago beef sandwich recipe slow cooker style, use a high-quality hoagie roll that can stand up to the au jus. Store leftover beef in its liquid for up to 4 days to keep it juicy.