Description
Tender slow-cooked Italian-style roast beef served on hoagie rolls with a rich homemade au jus for dipping, creating a hearty and flavorful sandwich.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds round roast, trimmed of excess fat
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 hoagie rolls, split
- 6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Let the roast sit at room temperature for about 1 hour, then trim excess fat and place in slow cooker.
- Mix parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion salt, salt, and pepper, then sprinkle over the roast.
- Combine beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then pour over and around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours until tender (or up to 8–9 hours for shredding).
- Remove roast, slice or shred, then return to slow cooker and let sit in juices for 30 minutes.
- Serve beef on hoagie rolls, adding cheese or peppers if desired.
- Serve with au jus from slow cooker for dipping.
Notes
- Cooking on low yields the most tender results.
- Letting beef rest in juices enhances flavor.
- Use a slotted spoon to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- Chuck roast can be substituted for round roast.
- Toast rolls for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
