Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe
Slow-cooked beef served on Italian bread.
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Ingredients
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Beef Ingredients
Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Beef Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef
In a large slow cooker, place the beef chuck roast.
- 2
Add Seasonings
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper over the beef.
- 3
Add Broth
Pour the beef broth over the seasoned beef.
- 4
Cook the Beef
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the meat is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- 5
Shred the Beef
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the cooker and mix it with the juices.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Bread
Slice the Italian bread or hoagie rolls in half lengthwise.
- 7
Add Cheese
Place a slice of provolone cheese on the bottom half of each bread.
- 8
Add Shredded Beef
Spoon a generous amount of the shredded beef mixture onto the cheese.
- 9
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, add sweet peppers and pickles on top of the beef.
- 10
Close the Sandwich
Place the top half of the bread over the filling to close the sandwich.
- 11
Serve
Serve the sandwiches warm, with extra beef broth on the side for dipping.