Heart-Healthy Italian Beef Sandwich
Savor the bold flavors of a classic Italian beef sandwich with this heart-healthy twist! Our **Heart-Healthy Italian Beef Sandwich** swaps traditional ingredients for lean beef roast, low-sodium beef broth, and whole-grain sandwich rolls, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Slow-cooked to tender perfection with garlic, onion, and a medley of Italian herbs, the beef is shredded and paired with sautéed bell peppers and melted reduced-fat provolone cheese for a wholesome, satisfying bite. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and four hours of effortless slow cooking, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and wellness. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings, these sandwiches deliver irresistible Italian comfort food without the guilt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Lean beef roast
- 2 cups Low-sodium beef broth
- 1 large Onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 Whole-grain sandwich rolls
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 4 slices Reduced-fat provolone cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the lean beef roast in a slow cooker.
Slice the onion into thin rings and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the slow cooker.
Pour the low-sodium beef broth over the beef and onion.
Sprinkle the dried oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper over the beef.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once the beef is cooked, shred it using two forks and mix it well with the juices in the slow cooker. Let it sit while you prepare the other ingredients.
Preheat your oven's broiler. Slice the green bell pepper into strips.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the bell pepper strips. Sauté until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Cut the whole-grain sandwich rolls in half and place them on a baking sheet.
Divide the shredded beef evenly among the bottom halves of the rolls.
Top each sandwich with a slice of reduced-fat provolone cheese and the sautéed green bell peppers.
Place the open-faced sandwiches under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 1-3 minutes.
Remove from the oven, cap with the top rolls, and serve immediately, enjoying your heart-healthy Italian beef sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 570 mg | 190% | |
| Sodium | 2703 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 246.3 g | 493% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1206 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 28.4 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 3655 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
