Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe
Classic Italian beef sandwich, dipped in au jus, and served on French Bread.
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Ingredients
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Beef Preparation
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Beef Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef
In a slow cooker, place the beef chuck roast. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper evenly over the roast.
- 2
Add Broth
Pour the beef broth over the seasoned roast in the slow cooker.
- 3
Cook the Beef
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- 4
Shred the Beef
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices.
Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Bread
While the beef is cooking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the French bread rolls in half lengthwise.
- 6
Melt the Cheese
Place provolone cheese slices on the bottom halves of the bread rolls. Place them in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Remove the bread from the oven. Using tongs, carefully dip the top half of the roll into the au jus from the slow cooker and place it on top of the cheese-covered bottom half.
- 8
Add Beef
Spoon a generous portion of the shredded beef onto each sandwich. Top with giardiniera for added flavor and crunch.
- 9
Serve
Serve the sandwiches with a small bowl of au jus on the side for dipping.