Fast Foods Friday – Italian Roast Sandwiches

Being a working mom (and I think really any mom in general) I am always struggling to find foods that taste good, are decently good for you, and are FAST to make. I’m going to start making this a weekly or bi-weekly post on Fridays featuring a quick meal to help out in a pinch! This week’s feature is Italian Roast Sandwiches. I was first introduced to these by my mother-in-law, Kim. They are so yummy and even a picky eater like Josh (although he will tell you he isn’t picky, he just knows what he likes so why deviate) loves them! Best part – they only require 5 ingredients!

Italian Roast Sandwiches:

1 Beef or Pork Roast (I use a lean roast but you could use any kind you have on hand)
1 Jar of Sliced Pepperoncini’s
1 Loaf of French Bread or 6 Hoagie Rolls (open face)
Provolone/Swiss Cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

Option: put garlic butter on bread first. I generally don’t do this (save on calories) but have before and it’s delicious

Step 1: Put roast and jar of pepperoncini’s in crock pot on low for 8-10 hours
Step 2: Shred meat
Step 3: Put back in crockpot to soak up juices
Step 4: Put shredded meat on bun/bread, top with cheese
Step 5: Broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melty. Eat and enjoy!

Leftovers/Additional Options: I use the leftovers or just the meet for a lot of things! I mix it with spinach, parmesan, croutons and olive garden dressing, tacos, put it on a wrap, etc.!

 

What are some fast recipes you have!? I’d love to hear and add to my repertoire!