Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches are the 5-ingredient crock pot version of the popular hot sandwich recipe. This easy dinner recipe is a crowd-pleaser!
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients:
- 3lb chuck roast, trimmed of visible fat and cut into large hunks
- 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix (see notes)
- 8oz pepperoncini pepper slices + splash of juice, plus extra for serving
- 8oz Giardiniera (Chicago-Style Italian Sandwich Mix,) drained, plus extra for serving
- 14.5oz can beef broth
- provolone cheese slices
- hoagie buns
Instruction:
- Place chuck roast into the bottom of a 5.5 – 6 quart crock pot then sprinkle with salad dressing mix. Add pepperoncini peppers plus a splash of juice, Giardiniera, and beef broth then lift up chuck roast pieces to get broth underneath. Place a lid on top then cook on low for 9 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Shred then place meat back into crock pot and cook on low for 1 more hour.
- Split buns in half then scoop the shredded meat mixture on top and add provolone cheese slices. Top with additional pepperoncini peppers and Giardiniera, if desired, then serve.
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Italian Beef
Easy crock pot Italian Beef sandwiches from scratch. Juicy, tender beef cooked with simple ingredients, it’s popular and great for a crowd!
Prep: 15min
Total: 560min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 (of 6), without the buns, cheese, or additional toppings
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 (of 6), without the buns, cheese, or additional toppings, calories 542 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 37 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Trans Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 pound chuck roast or round roast (trimmed of large chunks of excess fat)
- Kosher salt
- 14.5 ounce can beef broth (divided)
- 8 ounces pepperoncini pepper slices (plus 1/4 cup of juice and additional peppers for serving)
- 8 ounces giardiniera (mild or spicy)
- Provolone cheese slices (for serving)
- Hoagie buns (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon thyme dried (ground)
Instruction:
- Let the meat rest at room temperature for 15 minutes (this is a good time to measure your other spices and seasonings). Season the beef all over with kosher salt.
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. Once it is hot, sear the meat on all sides until golden brown, moving it as little as possible so that it develops a nice crust (this will take about 10 minutes). Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Turn the heat to medium. Carefully splash in some of the broth and with a wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan (this is FLAVOR). Pour the liquid and any bits into the slow cooker on top of the beef.
- In a small bowl, stir together the seasoning ingredients: Italian seasoning, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Sprinkle on top of the beef.
- Add the pepperoncini peppers and juice. Add the giardiniera (do not add any giardiniera juice).
- Pour in the remaining broth.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. Shred the beef, then stir it together with the juices. Cover and cook on low for 30 additional minutes.
- To serve, split the hoagie buns and toast on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes (if desired). Fill with the shredded Italian beef (get plenty of that yummy, messy juice!) and top with provolone, pepperoncini, and Giardiniera as desired. Enjoy!
The Greatest Roast Beef Sandwich Ever (Italian Beef)
FAQ
What cut of meat is Italian beef made from?
Italian Beef is chuck roast (the cut of meat used for pot roast) that is slowly cooked with savory Italian spices until it is soft and tender and easily shredded with a fork. To create the iconic sandwich, soft hoagie rolls are filled with this shredded meat, and then topped with sliced provolone and pickled peppers.
What is an original Italian beef sandwich?
An Italian beef sandwich, originating in Chicago, is composed of thin slices of seasoned roast beef, simmered and served au jus on a long French roll. The sandwich’s history dates back at least to the 1930s.
What is Italian beef sandwich made of?
The main ingredient of an Italian beef is roasted, thinly-sliced sirloin tip or top round beef seasoned with Italian herbs like oregano and basil, plus spices including red and black pepper, and occasionally nutmeg and cloves.
What goes best with Italian beef sandwiches?
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- Baked Parmesan fries.
- Potato Salad.
- Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese.
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- Strawberry Avocado Broccoli Salad.
