Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches Recipe
Irresistible Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches are quick and easy to make! Juicy, tender, flavorful Italian Beef made right in your slow cooker with just a handful of ingredients. Pepproncinis, provolone cheese and melt-in-your-mouth beef makes the best Italian Beef Sandwiches. Great for game day or an easy weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 hours
- Total Time: 10 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 sandwiches
- Category: Entree
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 4 pound boneless beef chuck pot roast
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
For the Sandwiches:
- 2 green bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 12 ounces jar sliced pepperoncini, drained (plus more for serving)
- 10 crusty sandwich rolls, split and toasted
- 20 slices Provolone cheese
Instructions
- Season the Beef: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Trim excess fat from the roast and season each side with about one-third of the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the Beef: Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker. Pour the tomato sauce over the top, add the sliced green bell peppers, onions, and drained pepperoncini. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning over the vegetables and drizzle with the reserved pepperoncini liquid. Cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 5-6 hours until tender.
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Preheat the oven, toast the rolls, shred the beef, and assemble the sandwiches with Provolone cheese. Melt the cheese in the oven for a few minutes.
- Serve: Top the sandwiches with additional pepperoncini if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Italian Beef freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Flavors intensify if made ahead and reheated.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For a Chicago-style experience, serve sandwiches ‘wet’ with au jus.
- Customize with giardiniera, olives, or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 662 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1406mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 151mg
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