Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe
If you love tender, flavorful and juicy beef sandwiches, this Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 3 lb 1.4 kg beef chuck roast
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix or 2 tbsp homemade
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers with juice
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 6 –8 soft sandwich rolls
- 6 –8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese optional
Instructions
Prepare the Beef
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast. Pat it dry with paper towels for better seasoning adherence.
Season the Meat
- Rub the beef with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
Place in Crock Pot
- Put the seasoned beef in the slow cooker. Add beef broth, pepperoncini peppers with juice and sliced bell peppers on top.
Cook the Beef
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4–5 hours) until the beef is fork-tender.
Shred the Meat
- Remove beef from the crock pot and shred with two forks. Return shredded beef to the pot to soak in juices for extra flavor.
Prepare Sandwich Rolls
- Slice sandwich rolls and optionally toast lightly in the oven or on a skillet.
Assemble Sandwiches
- Pile shredded beef onto rolls. Add provolone or mozzarella slices if desired. Spoon some cooking juices over the beef.
Optional Add-ons
- Add sautéed onions, peppers or banana peppers for extra flavor and texture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a chuck roast or brisket for tender, juicy meat.
- Add a few tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor.
- For spicier sandwiches, include hot cherry peppers or extra red pepper flakes.
- Serve with au jus on the side for dipping sandwiches.
- Leftover shredded beef can be frozen for 2–3 months.