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Main Courses

Crock-Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

A family favorite preserved from the original recipe book.

Methodslow cooker

Ingredients

  • 4-pound roast
  • 1 sliced onion
  • 1 packet Italian dressing mix
  • 16 ounces sliced pepperoncini with juice
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 12 hoagie rolls
  • Gardeniera, for serving

Directions

  1. Place the onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Brown the roast and place it on top.
  3. Sprinkle with the Italian dressing mix.
  4. Add the broth and pepperoncini with 1/2 cup of their juice.
  5. Cook on high for 5–6 hours or low for 9–10 hours.
  6. Shred the beef with forks, return it to the juices, and cook for 20 minutes more.
  7. Serve on rolls and top with gardeniera.