Cheesy Italian Beef Sandwiches (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2.5 lbs top round roast
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3 bell peppers, cut into strips
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8 hoagie rolls
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8 slices provolone cheese
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16 jar sliced pepperoncini
→ Sauce & Seasonings
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2 cups low sodium beef broth
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1 packet au jus gravy mix
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1 (0.7-oz) pack Italian salad dressing mix
# Instructions:
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Mix broth and au jus seasoning together in your crock pot. Add the round roast and sliced bell peppers. Sprinkle them with the packet of Italian seasoning.
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Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours.
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Remove the roast from the crock pot and shred it with two forks. Return meat to the crock pot.
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Assemble your sandwiches by laying cheese on the bottom of the roll, topping it with meat and peppers, then adding pepperoncini on top. If you want, add a little of the cooking liquid to the top half of the sub roll, or you can serve the broth in a bowl to dip the sandwich in.
# Notes:
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Top-round roast is a leaner, more economical choice than chuck roast.
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If using chuck roast, trim excess fat to prevent greasy broth.