Slow Cooker Hearty Italian Sandwiches

Sink your teeth into these Slow Cooker Hearty Italian Sandwiches, a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day feasts. This recipe combines tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast with roasted red peppers, tangy pepperoncini, and a rich medley of Italian herbs for an irresistible flavor explosion. The beef is shredded directly in its flavorful cooking juices for maximum succulence, then piled high onto crusty sandwich rolls. Each sandwich is finished with gooey, melted provolone under the broiler, creating a savory, cheesy balance that'll have everyone reaching for seconds. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, this easy-to-make recipe is a must-try for fans of Italian-inspired comfort food! Perfect for serving a hungry crowd, these hearty sandwiches are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Roasted red peppers, sliced
• 0.5 cup Pepperoncini peppers, sliced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 slices Provolone cheese slices
• 4 Crusty sandwich rolls (e.g., hoagie or baguette)

Directions

Step 1

Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.

Step 2

Pour the beef broth over the roast.

Step 3

Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper evenly over the meat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, onion slices, roasted red peppers, and pepperoncini peppers (if using) on top of the roast.

Step 5

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 6

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Mix it well with the juices and vegetables.

Step 7

Preheat the oven broiler. Split the sandwich rolls in half and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 8

Pile the shredded beef and vegetables onto the bottom halves of the rolls. Top each sandwich with 2 slices of provolone cheese.

Step 9

Broil the sandwiches for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and add the top halves of the rolls. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2413.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4082.6

Total Fat 240.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 801.2mg	0%
Sodium 9425.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.9g
Protein 263.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1979.3mg	0%
Iron 39.2mg	0%
Potassium 3944.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 22.3%