Description
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches are a delicious, slow-cooked dish featuring tender beef, zesty Italian seasonings, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for busy days, these hearty sandwiches require minimal prep and are packed with savory flavors. Easy to make in a slow cooker, these sandwiches are perfect for family dinners, game days, or gatherings. Serve with melted provolone cheese on soft hoagie rolls for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix (0.7 ounces)
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 8 hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast and cut it into large chunks.
- Assemble in Slow Cooker: Place the beef pieces into a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix over the beef. Add the sliced pepperoncini peppers, pepperoncini juice, and beef broth.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking juices.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the hoagie rolls on a baking sheet and fill each with the shredded beef mixture. Top each sandwich with a slice of provolone cheese.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the sandwiches under the broiler for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra pepperoncini peppers or hot sauce.
- You can swap provolone for mozzarella or Swiss cheese.
- Toast the hoagie rolls lightly to avoid sogginess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Sandwiches, Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooker, Broiler
- Cuisine: Italian-American
