Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe
These Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches are a mouthwatering, hands-off meal perfect for feeding a crowd. Made with a beef chuck roast slow-cooked in Italian seasonings, pepperoncini peppers, and beef broth, the result is tender, juicy beef packed with flavor. Serve the beef on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese for a hearty, savory sandwich. Whether it’s for game day or a casual dinner, this easy recipe delivers classic Italian flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 jar (16 oz) pepperoncini peppers (with liquid)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 hoagie rolls
- Provolone cheese slices
Instructions
- Place beef roast in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning mix, oregano, basil, and garlic.
- Pour in beef broth and the entire jar of pepperoncini peppers, including the liquid.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred the beef using two forks and mix it with the juices.
- Serve shredded beef on toasted hoagie rolls, topped with provolone cheese. Optionally, broil the sandwiches to melt the cheese.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more pepperoncini or some crushed red pepper flakes. You can also serve the sandwiches with a side of the beef broth for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg