Description
This hot Italian venison sandwich features tender, flavorful venison roast infused with Italian seasonings, topped with cheese and roasted peppers, all served on crusty Italian bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3-pound) venison roast, trimmed of silver skin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 packet Good Seasons Zesty Italian salad dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cups venison or beef broth
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini
- 1/2 cup Provolone or Mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound Italian loaf of bread or hoagie buns
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Add the beef broth, salad dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, and oregano to the slow cooker.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the venison roast. Brown it on all sides for about five minutes.
- Transfer the roast to the slow cooker and cover. Cook on high for 5 to 6 hours or low for 8 to 10 hours, until the meat easily shreds with a fork.
- When ready to serve, preheat your oven to ‘Broil.’
- Slice the Italian loaf or buns in half lengthwise.
- Spoon the hot shredded meat mixture on the bottom slice of bread, then add roasted red peppers, peperoncini, and cheese.
- Butter the top slice of bread and add more shredded cheese, if desired.
- Place the top and bottom of the sandwich on a rimmed baking sheet and broil for about 2 minutes until cheese bubbles and browns.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the deliciousness!
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the venison in the broth with seasonings a couple of hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: venison sandwich, Italian sandwich, slow cooker recipe, comfort food
