Best Italian Beef Sandwiches (Leftover Roast Recipe Idea)
I love these slow cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches as the best way to use leftover beef Rib Roast. Make the beef in the slow cooker and serve it on hoagie buns. Tthese sandwiches really make the best out of the roast beef!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 6 pound rib roast cooked according to these instructions
- 1 ounce Italian Seasoning mix 1 packet
- 1/2 ounce beef au jus seasoning 1/2 packet
- 8 oz pepperoncini pepper slices + 2 tablespoons juice from jar use more juice if you like things spicier
- 12 ounces roasted red peppers drained and diced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 14.5 oz beef broth
- provolone cheese sliced
- hoagie buns
- horseradish sauce for serving
Instructions
- This is a recipe for using your leftover roast to make sandwiches. You can find my roast recipe here.1 6 pound rib roast
- Take your leftover roast and chop into cubes, removing any excess fat.
- Place roast cubes into a large crock pot. Sprinkle with the Italian Seasoning Mix and au jus seasoning.1 ounce Italian Seasoning mix, 1/2 ounce beef au jus seasoning
- Add in the pepperoncini, juice, roasted red peppers, and sliced onion. Pour the beef broth over everything. Stir to combine/coat.8 oz pepperoncini pepper slices + 2 tablespoons juice from jar, 12 ounces roasted red peppers, 1/2 red onion, 14.5 oz beef broth
- Cover with lid and cook on low for 2 hours or until everything is hot and the beef is easy to shred with two forks (or chop with a sharp knife). This recipe is using COOKED roast, it is an idea for leftovers. If cooking a roast from raw, you would cook on low for 9 hours. After shredding, cook on low for another hour or until ready to serve.
- 15 minutes before ready to serve, scoop the shredded meat on half of the hoagie buns and top with Provolone cheese. Spread horseradish sauce on the back of the top piece of bun. Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich. You can serve as is, or I like to wrap it tightly in foil and cook in the oven (350°F) for 10-15 minutes or until cheese and bun are hot. Serve and enjoy!provolone cheese, hoagie buns, horseradish sauce for serving
Notes
- Remove excess fat from leftover roast beef before cooking in the slow cooker.
- Choose sub style sandwich rolls. They are crusty and hold the shape well with the roast and juices. Soft rolls will get mushy.
- Giardiniera (relish made with pickled vegetables) is the topping for the traditional Italian beef, but choose any pickle that is available.
- I use chuck roast, but top/bottom round and sirloin will also work
Nutrition
Calories: 874kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 15mg