Slow Cooker Hearty Italian Sandwiches Food

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; brown roast on all sides. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker., Add onions to stockpot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes Add garlic; cook 30 seconds longer. Add wine; cook 3-5 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in stock, thyme, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; transfer to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until beef is tender, 7-9 hours., About 1/2 hour before serving, preheat oven to 350°. Place peppers in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder and the remaining salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until softened, 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway., Remove roast; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices into a small saucepan, reserving strained mixture and removing thyme stems. Skim fat from juices; heat through and keep warm. Coarsely shred beef with 2 forks; stir in reserved strained mixture. If desired, moisten beef with some of the cooking juices., To serve, preheat broiler. Arrange buns on baking sheets, cut side up. Broil 3-4 inches from heat until lightly toasted. Remove from oven; top each bun with 2/3 cup beef mixture and 1 slice cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, about 30 seconds., Top with peppers and, if desired, giardiniera. Serve with cooking juices for dipping.

HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking both into crumbles; drain. Place a third of the onions and peppers in a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with half the meat mixture. Repeat layers; top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and pepper flakes., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until vegetables are tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desired. Use pan juices for dipping if desired.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place beef roast in slow cooker and sprinkle dressing mixes, Italian seasoning, and salt over the roast.
• Top roast with diced onion and pepperoncini and pour beef consomme over the top.
• Cover slow cooker and cook for 8-10 hours on low or until the roast is tender and shred easily.
• Remove roast from slow cooker and shred into bite-sized pieces. Place shredded beef back into cooking juices, cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
• Toast rolls and top with shredded beef and a slice of provolone cheese. Top with additional pepperoncini or hot peppers if desired.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BEEF FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. Stir well, and bring to a boil.
• Place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
• Cover, and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours. When done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork.

HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES RECIPE

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium he until meat is no longer pink; drain. Place a third of theonions and peppers in a slow cooker; top with half of meat mixture. Repeat layers of vegetables and meat, then top with remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with salt pepper and pepper flakes. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetable: tender. With a slotted spoon, serve about 1 cup of meat and vegetables on each roll. Top with cheese if desire Use pan juices for dipping if desired.

SLOW COOKER HEARTY ITALIAN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brown meat.
• After meat is browned, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper and garlic and simmer until flavors blend, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• In slow cooker, place 1/3 of onions and peppers.
• Top with 1/2 of meat.
• Repeat layers of vegetables and meat, topping with remaining vegetables.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Using slotted spoon, serve 1 cup of mixture on bun. Top with shredded cheese.