FAVORITE ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

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I'm a paramedic/firefighter, and slow-cooked recipes like this one suit my unpredictable schedule. My husband and children and the hungry bunch at the firehouse love these robust sandwiches that have a little zip. -Kris Swihart, Perrysburg, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 jar (11-1/2 ounces) pepperoncini
1 boneless beef chuck roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
1/4 cup water
1-3/4 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, sliced and quartered
12 hard rolls, split

Steps:

Drain the pepperoncini, reserving liquid. Remove and discard stems of peppers; set peppers aside. Cut roast into large chunks; place a third of the meat in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add water., In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; sprinkle half over beef. Layer with half the remaining meat, then the onion and pepperoncini. Pour pepperoncini liquid over the top. Add remaining meat to slow cooker; sprinkle with remaining seasonings., Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-9 hours. Shred beef with 2 forks. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef and peppers on rolls.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.