Ingredients:

  • 2-3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 Italian sub rolls or hoagie rolls
  • Giardiniera or sliced sweet peppers for topping
  • Provolone cheese (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Pat the beef roast dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides.
  2. In the same skillet, add sliced onion; cook until soft. Stir in garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  3. In a slow cooker, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Place the browned beef in the slow cooker, followed by the sautéed onion and garlic.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender and shreddable.
  6. Once cooked, remove the beef; shred it using two forks and return it to the au jus.
  7. Lightly toast the Italian rolls on a baking sheet for a few minutes.
  8. Pile shredded beef onto each roll, spooning some au jus over the top. Add giardiniera and cheese if desired.
  9. Enjoy immediately, dipping the sandwich in extra au jus if you like!