Kick off summer with a bash

ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES

If you want to melt the cheese, preheat your broiler to high, arrange sandwiches (without top buns) on a baking sheet, and broil until cheese melts.

Makes 8 sandwiches Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 6 1/4 hours (high)

COMBINE:

1 Tbsp. black pepper
2 tsp. granulated garlic
1 tsp. each onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, and kosher salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 beef chuck roast (3–5 lb.), trimmed

ARRANGE:

1 cup diced onions1 jar pepperoncini (16 oz.), 3 Tbsp. brine reserved, then drain and chop1 Tbsp. chopped garlic2 Tbsp. vegetable oil1 cup low-sodium beef broth1 cup cola (not diet)1/4 cupWorcestershire sauce Sliced provolone cheese, pepperoncini, and cherry peppers Toasted hoagie rolls