Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Sandwiches are perfect for weekend dinners, especially during football season! Making Slow Cooker Italian Beef is the easiest way to make delicious hot sandwiches for busy dinners or game day! You can dump everything in the Crockpot and you’ll have dinner ready with very little work!

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe

Crock Pot Italian Beef is family-friendly and works great if you need to make food for a group too! The tangy, tender meat is delicious and so easy to make.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Super Easy – The slow cooker does all the work. Just add the ingredients, set it, and go about your day. It’s perfect for busy schedules.
• Packed with Flavor – Loaded with tender beef, Italian seasonings, and juicy peppers, this dish delivers savory goodness in every bite. Plus you can add additional sandwich fixings to make it your own.
• Versatile – You can serve it as sandwiches, but you can also serve it over rice or mashed potatoes. Pair it with your favorite vegetable side dish or homemade fries if you’re having sandwiches.

Hot Beef Sandwich Ingredients

• Chuck roast
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Pepper
• Parsley, chopped or dried
• Italian seasoning
• Beef broth
• Sliced banana peppers with juice

Exact ingredient measurements can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the posts.

You’ll also want to pick up anything you want to serve with the Italian beef:

• Rolls or sandwich buns
• Provolone cheese (if desired)

Step By Step Directions

This recipe takes about 5 minutes prep time and 6 hours cook time on LOW (or 3-4 hours on HIGH).

Step 1. Place the roast in the bowl of your slow cooker. Season the meat with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and Italian seasoning. (You can also use a seasoning blend if you prefer. It makes this recipe even easier!)

Step 2. Pour the beef broth over and around the meat.

Step 3. Top the meat with the banana peppers and juice.

Step 4. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.

Step 5. Remove the meat from the pot and shred with a fork. Put the meat back into the slow cooker and stir to combine it with the juices.

Step 6. Serve on a roll topped with provolone cheese and additional banana peppers, if desired.

Leftovers Storage and Reheating

Allow leftover beef to cool completely. Then you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

You can reheat in the microwave until heated through.

Tips & Tricks

• The best meat for slow cooker Italian beef is chuck roast. It comes out super tender and delicious. You can also use a rump roast, top round, or bottom round for similar results.
• If your roast isn’t tender enough to use forks to shred it, give it some more cooking time. Cooking times can vary by slow cooker models. The size of your roast can also have an impact on the cooking time you need.
• You can try different cheeses to change up the flavor of the sandwiches. Try mozzarella or Monterey jack!
• You can also make these Italian beef sandwiches on different types of bread and buns.
• Try using leftovers in tacos, quesadillas, in pasta, or on baked potatoes!

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Absolutely! Prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or microwave.

What type of bread is best for Italian beef sandwiches?
Hoagie rolls, Italian bread, or baguettes are work great since they hold up well with the juicy beef and toppings.

Can I make this recipe without the peppers?
Yes, but the pepperoncini adds a tangy flavor that makes it Italian beef. You can substitute with olives or leave them out entirely if desired.

Sandwiches are perfect for weekend dinners, especially during football season! Making Slow Cooker Italian Beef is the easiest way to make delicious hot sandwiches for busy dinners or game day! You can dump everything in the Crockpot and you’ll have dinner ready with very little work!

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe

Crock Pot Italian Beef is family-friendly and works great if you need to make food for a group too! The tangy, tender meat is delicious and so easy to make.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Super Easy – The slow cooker does all the work. Just add the ingredients, set it, and go about your day. It’s perfect for busy schedules.
• Packed with Flavor – Loaded with tender beef, Italian seasonings, and juicy peppers, this dish delivers savory goodness in every bite. Plus you can add additional sandwich fixings to make it your own.
• Versatile – You can serve it as sandwiches, but you can also serve it over rice or mashed potatoes. Pair it with your favorite vegetable side dish or homemade fries if you’re having sandwiches.

Hot Beef Sandwich Ingredients

• Chuck roast
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Black pepper
• Parsley, chopped or dried
• Italian seasoning
• Beef broth
• Sliced banana peppers with juice

Exact ingredient measurements can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the posts.

You’ll also want to pick up anything you want to serve with the Italian beef:

• Rolls or sandwich buns
• Provolone cheese (if desired)

Step By Step Directions

This recipe takes about 5 minutes prep time and 6 hours cook time on LOW (or 3-4 hours on HIGH).

Step 1. Place the roast in the bowl of your slow cooker. Season the meat with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and Italian seasoning. (You can also use a seasoning blend if you prefer. It makes this recipe even easier!)

Step 2. Pour the beef broth over and around the meat.

Step 3. Top the meat with the banana peppers and juice.

Step 4. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.

Step 5. Remove the meat from the pot and shred with a fork. Put the meat back into the slow cooker and stir to combine it with the juices.

Step 6. Serve on a roll topped with provolone cheese and additional banana peppers, if desired.

Leftovers Storage and Reheating

Allow leftover beef to cool completely. Then you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

You can also freeze leftover beef roast for up to 3 months. Place any leftovers in a freezer-safe container or zipper bag. Thaw in the refrigerator or microwave.

You can reheat in the microwave until heated through.

Tips & Tricks

• You can also use a packet of italian dressing mix for the seasoning in this recipe. That makes it even easier!
• The best meat for slow cooker Italian beef is chuck roast. It comes out super tender and delicious. You can also use a rump roast, top round, or bottom round for similar results.
• If your roast isn’t tender enough to use forks to shred it, give it some more cooking time. Cooking times can vary by slow cooker models. The size of your roast can also have an impact on the cooking time you need.
• You can try different cheeses to change up the flavor of the sandwiches. Try mozzarella or Monterey jack!
• You can also make these Italian beef sandwiches on different types of bread and buns.
• Try using leftovers in tacos, quesadillas, in pasta, or on baked potatoes!

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Absolutely! Prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or microwave.

What type of bread is best for Italian beef sandwiches?
Hoagie rolls, Italian bread, or baguettes are work great since they hold up well with the juicy beef and toppings.

Can I make this recipe without the peppers?
Yes, but the pepperoncini adds a tangy flavor that makes it Italian beef. You can substitute with olives or leave them out entirely if desired.

Pepperoncini is very mild. In this recipe, the spice level depends on the type of peppers you use. If you want more heat you can use banana peppers for more spice.

More Crockpot Sandwich Recipes

• Crock Pot BBQ Chicken
• Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken
• Crockpot Shredded Chicken
• Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
• Slow Cooker Pot Roast Sliders

Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Crock Pot Italian Beef sandwiches are simple to make. If you need an easy lunch or dinner idea, you can make the roast beef ahead and enjoy it when you're ready!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours hours

Servings: 8 sandwiches

Calories: 268kcal

Equipment

• Slow cooker

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• ½ teaspoon of pepper
• ½ tablespoon chopped or dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 can of beef broth
• 1 cup sliced banana peppers with juice

Serve with:

• Rolls or sandwich buns
• Provolone cheese if desired

Instructions

• Place the roast in slow cooker. Season with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
• Pour beef broth over meat.
• Top with banana peppers and juice.
• Cook on HIGH (3-4 hours) or LOW (6 hours).
• Take cooked meat out and shred with a fork.
• Put meat back into slow cooker and stir to combine it with the juices.
• Serve on a roll topped with cheese and banana peppers, if desired.

Notes

Total calories depends on the type of roll or bun you serve the sandwiches on. Calorie count will also change if you serve with cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 268kcal

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