Chicago-Style Beef Rolls

Name: Chicago-Style Beef Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cups beef broth; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 package Italian salad dressing mix; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 16 hoagie buns, split; Sliced pepperoncini and pickled red pepper rings, optional

I have fond memories of eating these big, messy sandwiches at a neighbor's house when I was growing up. Freeze extras and save for another meal, too! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups beef broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package Italian salad dressing mix
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 hoagie buns, split
Sliced pepperoncini and pickled red pepper rings, optional

Directions

Brown roast in oil on all sides in a large skillet; drain. Transfer beef to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the broth, onion, dressing mix, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes in a large bowl; pour over roast.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until tender. Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred beef with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Place 1/2 cup on each roll, using a slotted spoon. Serve with pepperoncini and pepper rings if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich (calculated without optional toppings): 418 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 771mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.

Originally published as Chicago Style Beef Rolls in Simple & Delicious April/May 2013