Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 3lb chuck roast, trimmed of visible fat and cut into large hunks
- 1 envelope Good Seasons Zesty Italian salad dressing mix
- 8oz pepperoncini pepper slices + splash of juice (plus extra for serving)
- 8oz Giardiniera (Chicago-Style Italian Sandwich Mix,) drained (plus extra for serving)
- 14.5oz can beef broth
- provolone cheese slices
- hoagie buns
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 203g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 304 | |
| Calories from Fat 149 | 49% |
| Total Fat 16.58g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 5.86g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium 557mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 1.69g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.98g | 1% |
| Protein 35.04g | 56% |
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