Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches

I could not be more excited!  My football team, the Giants made it to the Super Bowl!  I am beyond happy and can't wait for the big game!  I always watch the Super Bowl no matter who is playing, but it definitely makes it more exciting when your team is actually playing in it!

That being said, these sandwiches are perfect football food.  If you are having people over, this recipe makes a good amount (feel free to use a bigger piece of meat if you want) and if you are doing something more low-key, it's also great because you just throw some ingredients in the crockpot in the morning and let the crockpot do all the cooking :-) This recipe is also great for an easy meal on weeknights.

Don't let the entire jar of pepperoncini peppers scare you away-when Matt saw me adding the entire jar to the crockpot he was very worried and asked me how spicy it was going to be.  The truth is, this dish really isn't spicy at all unless you eat the pepperoncinis.  Otherwise, if you just serve the meat and onions, it has a slightly tangy flavor.  If you do want to add some of the pepperoncinis to your sandwiches, make sure you take the tops of the peppers off before serving.

GO GIANTS!!!

 Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches

1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast
1 yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, sliced

1 (16 ounce) jar pepperoncini

Sandwich rolls or Italian bread, for serving

Mozzarella or Provolone cheese, sliced, for serving

Lightly coat crockpot with cooking spray.  Add onions and garlic to the crockpot. Place roast in the crockpot on top of the onions and garlic, and pour the entire contents of the jar of pepperoncini, including liquid, over meat.

Cover, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.

To serve, place meat and onions (and pepperoncini with tops off, if desired) on bread, cover with desired amount of cheese and place under broiler or in microwave for a few seconds to melt the cheese. 


Source: Inspired by allrecipes.com