Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
Tender, flavorful Italian beef slow-cooked to perfection and served on crusty rolls, perfect for an easy and delicious sandwich meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice
- 8 pepperoncini peppers
- 4 Italian sandwich rolls
- Provolone cheese slices (optional)
Instructions
- Place the beef chuck roast in a slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix Italian dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, beef broth, and pepperoncini juice.
- Pour the mixture over the beef and add the whole pepperoncini peppers.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender and shreddable.
- Remove the beef and shred with two forks, returning the shredded meat to the slow cooker to soak up juices.
- Slice the Italian rolls and pile on the shredded beef, topping with provolone cheese if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Italian beef sandwiches!
Notes
For an extra crispy sandwich, toast the rolls lightly before assembling and add giardiniera for a spicy kick.