Zesty Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipes

MOM'S ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown each roast in oil on all sides. Drain. Transfer meat to a 7-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water, onion, garlic, salad dressing and gravy mixes, pepper flakes, Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove beef; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Pour juices into a large bowl. Shred beef with 2 forks; add to bowl. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Top with cheese and giardiniera if desired. Freeze option: Cool meat and juices; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/2 cup on each bun. Top with cheese and giardiniera if desired.

ZESTY ITALIAN SAUTEED ONION, PEPPER AND BEEF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cook and stir onions and bell peppers in dressing in medium skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Add meat; toss to coat. Cook on medium-low heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Fill rolls with meat mixture; top with pickled peppers.

ZESTY ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix soup, vinegar, soy sauce and brown sugar; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and chili sauce; spread on roll bottoms. Layer with onion, pickles, shredded beef and cheese. Replace tops.

CHICAGO ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Rub meat with dry ingredients, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
• Add meat to a roasting pan with bacon fat, add onions and garlic, saute for 15 minutes, deglaze with wine, and add Worcestershire sauce, beef stock and bay leaves.
• Place roasting pan in the oven and cook for 3 hours, uncovered, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 135 degrees F in center. Remove, let cool, then slice very thin.
• Cool broth in roasting pan and remove the fat that rises to the top. Strain.
• Reheat the broth, and add the sliced meat. Place some meat on each toasted roll, ladle with some broth and top with giardiniera vegetables and red peppers.

ITALIAN SHREDDED BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut roast in half. Place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water with salad dressing and au jus mixes; pour over meat. Top with onion and chilies., Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on rolls. Freeze option: Freeze individual portions of cooled meat mixture and juices freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on rolls.

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Drain peppers, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Place meat in Slow Cooker sprayed with cooking spray; top with peppers, reserved liquid and dressing. Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (or on HIGH 4 to 6 hours).
• Remove meat from Slow Cooker, reserving peppers and 1-1/2 cups liquid in cooker. Discard excess liquid. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to cooker. Stir in cheese.
• Serve in bread.

ZESTY ITALIAN SAUTEED ONION, PEPPER AND BEEF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cook and stir onions and bell peppers in dressing in medium skillet on medium heat 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Add meat; toss to coat. Cook on medium-low heat 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Fill rolls with meat mixture; top with pickled peppers.
• KITCHEN TIPS:.
• Healthy Living: Cut the sodium by 30% per serving by omitting the pickled pepper rings.
• Special Extra: Add 1 mozzrella cheese slice, cut in half, or 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese to each sandwich.
• Special Extra: Prepare as directed, cooking 1/3 cup sliced mushrooms along with the onions and bell peppers.

ZESTY ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Brown roast in oil in a skillet over medium heat; place into a slow cooker. Sprinkle with salad dressing mix; pour beer over top. Add onion and peppers. Cover and cook on high setting for 5 to 6 hours, until meat shreds easily with a fork. Spoon onto sandwich buns. Makes 6 to 8 sandwiches.

SPICY GARLIC ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place roast in crock pot.
• Cover with beef broth and beer.
• Add pepperoncinis, pepperoncini juice, and 1 garlic clove, minced.
• Cook on high for 1-2 hours.
• Turn to low, cook additional 6-8 hours.
• Split meat with fork as soon as meat will separate.
• Prior to serving, prepare warm garlic bread with Italian bread, butter, and remaining garlic.
• Toast bread with provolone cheese until lightly browned.
• Serve with beef, peppers, and juice.

ZESTY BARBECUE BEEF SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire and liquid smoke.
• Stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• Place chuck roast in a slow cooker.
• Pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast, cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
• Remove chuck roast from cooker, shred with a fork and return to slow cooker.
• Stir meat to evenly coat with sauce; continue cooking approximately 1 hour.
• Spoon meat onto toasted buns and top with additional barbecue sauce, as desired.