Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Are you looking for a delicious and easy crock pot recipe that your entire family will devour? Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches are the answer! Made with just 5 ingredients, this long-cooking crock pot recipe slow cooks all day long resulting in tender meat that easily shreds with two forks. Flavored with Italian seasoning, pickled vegetables, and melty cheese, this slow cooker supper will become a new go-to.

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

DIRECTIONS:
1. 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.
2. 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.

NOTES:
- I like Simply Organic or Good Grace's gluten free Italian Dressing Mix. Good Season's Zesty Italian Salad Dressing Mix is a good option if you do not need to eat gluten free.

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[triciag]

This looks delicious & I can't wait to make it this weekend. This is just the cozy meal we need now that winter has rolled in. Thanks!

[FJBandhiscronies]

Hello Iowa here too and this is a great recipe I just made it!!!

[sage]

i made this and OH. MY. GOD. im in love its so delicious

[hola]

Looks delish and easy. I'm visiting my son and daughter in law in California he is Navy I'm going to buy them a crockpot and make for them.

[josephrabor]

Made this tonight, OMG and baby Jesus these were amazing!!!

[abeokutoasahguii]

Aloha from Maui Hawaii! Mahalo for sharing this recipe! I had Italian beef sandwiches while visiting Chicago a few years back. I don't think you usually use cheese though. You can also dip the sandwich in the flavorful broth. I like the fact that you paired it with a healthy salad instead of French fries! Great video. I will check out your other videos.

[bartwoods-ne]

This is about the easiest thing to make, and it is delicious. I like a little mayo and a slice of tomato on my sandwich though. Thanks for the recipe.

[thomasdatro]

Is there any benefit to sear the meat first? Prior to putting into the crock pot? Well done and thanks for the reply

[kcgaidin]

Would doing all this but under pressure in the instantpot for about 60-80min be ok? I hope you say yes because I'm about to do it ;p

[Mr.Goldtop]

You didn't laydl some of the broth over it??

[NotAsTraceable]

pulled beef doesn't work like pulled pork. Unless your letting it cool down then thinly slice it against the grain it's going to be chewey.

[maxxbenzz]

This is a pot roast on a bun. I have yet to find a good Crockpot recipe for Italian beef.

[juliedavis]

Looks good but that is NOT italian beef

[VINCEVAZ]

Looks like a delicious beef sandwich, but that is not an Italian beef sandwich at all. Looks more akin to a cheese steak than an Italian beef.