Description

This recipe makes great sandwiches with tons of flavor. Make is during the week or on the weekends, for your own family or for company. There really is only about 10 minutes of preparation and hands on time with most of the work done by your slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 3 c. beef stock low-salt, if desired
• 0.6 oz. packet Italian Seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 16 oz. jar Giardiniera pickled vegetables
• 1 c. jarred Greek Peperoncini peppers
• 1/4 c. Greek Peperoncini pepper juice, from the jar of peppers, optional
• 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. red wine, optional
• 8 soft Italian rolls
• butter
• mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps

1. In the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker, combine beef stock, Giardiniera vegetables, Italian seasoning, garlic, Greek Peperoncini peppers, and Greek Peperoncini juice, if using.
2. Heat a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat; add olive oil; heat until oil just begins to smoke.
3. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper on both sides. Add meat to the hot skillet; brown for about 2 minutes on all sides. ( This steps adds tons of flavor to the meat, so don't skip it!) Transfer to the slow cooker.