Slow Cooker Beef Sandwiches
These sandwiches are a cross between a French Dip sandwich and a Chicago-style Italian Beef sandwich. A chuck roast is cooked slowly in a crock pot creating a savory au jus while it cooks!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time6 hours hrs
Total Time6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: 884kcal
- 1 2-3 lb. chuck roast
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbs. olive oil
- sea salt and pepper
- 2 large green bell peppers cut in 1-inch slices
For Serving
- Crusty oblong sandwich rolls Turano or Gonella
- Mozzarella or Provolone slices
- Hot Peppers giardiniera
Begin by heating olive oil in a large skillet on the stove on medium-high heat.
Brown chuck roast well, on top and bottom (about five minutes on each side)
Remove from skillet and place browned roast into slow cooker. Add beef broth, bay leaf, sliced onion, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
During the last hour or two of cooking, add your thick cut bell peppers to the slow cooker.
After another 1-2 hours, your roast should be fork tender. Remove the meat from cooker and shred it with two forks. Place meat back into the juice.
To serve: Place a portion of meat on sandwich roll. Add sweet peppers, hot peppers, and cheese. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes and serve with a side of the juice from the slow cooker.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 884kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 88g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 288mg | Sodium: 723mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g