Description
Creamy Alabama white BBQ chicken subs deliver Southern comfort with tangy sauce and juicy grilled meat nestled in pillowy rolls. Zesty flavors and simple ingredients promise a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 – 4 pounds beef chuck roast
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
Liquid and Additional Components:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 0.5 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (plus juice)
- 4 – 6 sandwich rolls
- Sliced provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Position the beef chuck roast centrally in the slow cooker, ensuring even placement.
- Generously distribute Italian seasoning and au jus gravy mix across the entire surface of the roast.
- Carefully pour beef broth and pepperoncini juice around the meat, creating a flavorful liquid base.
- Scatter sliced pepperoncini peppers evenly around and over the roast for additional tang and aroma.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, allowing the meat to tenderize for 8-10 hours until it easily pulls apart.
- Using two forks, methodically shred the beef, then gently fold the meat back into the cooking juices for maximum flavor absorption.
- Lightly toast sandwich rolls until golden and crisp around the edges, creating a sturdy foundation for the meat.
- Layer the succulent shredded beef onto the toasted rolls, optionally crowning with melted provolone cheese for extra richness.
- Serve immediately while warm, ensuring each sandwich captures the deep, savory essence of the slow-cooked roast.
Notes
- Ensure fork-tender meat by cooking on low heat for the full recommended time, allowing connective tissues to break down completely.
- The combination of beef broth and pepperoncini juice creates a tangy, rich braising liquid that infuses deep flavor into the meat.
- For extra melty goodness, place provolone cheese on warm beef and briefly broil to create a golden, bubbling top.
- Use gluten-free rolls and check seasoning mix ingredients for those with gluten sensitivities to make this recipe accessible to more people.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg