Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 3 lbschuck roast, trimmed and cut into large hunks
• 1 envelopeItalian salad dressing mix
• 8 ozpepperoncini pepper slices + splash of juice, plus extra for serving
• 8 ozGiardiniera (Chicago-style Italian sandwich mix), drained, plus extra for serving
• 14.5 oz canbeef broth
• provolone cheese slices
• hoagie buns

Method

1. 1Place chuck roast in the bottom of a 5.5–6 quart crock pot. Sprinkle with Italian salad dressing mix.
2. 2Add pepperoncini peppers plus splash of juice, Giardiniera, and beef broth. Lift chuck roast pieces to let broth get underneath. Place lid on top.
3. 3Cook on low for 9 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Shred meat and return to crock pot; cook on low for 1 more hour.
4. 4Split buns in half and scoop shredded meat mixture on top. Add provolone cheese slices. Top with additional pepperoncini peppers and Giardiniera if desired.