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Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Butte, MT, United States / KBOW
Mar 23, 2020 | 8:57 AM


Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

Sandwiches
  • 6 hoagie rolls
  • 12 thin slices provolone cheese or 6 regular
  • 1 16 oz. jar mild pepperoni peppers/sliced pepper rings
  • jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry optional
Slow Cooker Italian Beef
  • 3-5 lbs. beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 14.5 oz. can low sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup Coke (Not diet)
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons dried minced onions
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
  • 2 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp EACH salt, pepper, dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup pepperoni juice (from pepperoni jar listed above)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large cast iron skillet. Using tongs, sear meat on all sides until browned and transfer to a 6 qt. (or larger) slow cooker. Add all remaining roast ingredients to slow cooker and give them a stir. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours OR until roast is super tender and easily sheds with a fork.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours OR until roast is super tender and easily sheds with a fork.
  3. Once tender, shred roast and discard excess fat. Continue to cook on low for 30 minutes for the roast to absorb some of the juices.
  4. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Split rolls and lay them cut side up on a large baking tray. Bake for 5 minutes to toast the buns.
  5. Using tongs (or place meat in a colander over a bowl to drain juices), pile bottom side of buns with meat, followed by desired toppings (pepperoni, roasted bell peppers, etc.), followed by cheese. If using thinly sliced cheese, fold each slice in half and use two slices per hoagie. If using traditional slices, use one slice per hoagie. and cut each piece in half so it fits the shape of the bun.
  6. Return baking tray to the oven (leaving both top and bottoms cut side up) and bake at 400 degrees F for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Serve immediately. You may serve the remaining liquid as a dip for the sandwiches, if desired.