Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Sink your teeth into these irresistible Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches, a slow-cooked delight bursting with bold flavors and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. This recipe features a hearty beef chuck roast simmered for hours in a luscious blend of beef broth, zesty Italian seasoning, pepperoncini peppers with tangy brine, and aromatic garlic, creating a rich, savory filling that’s enhanced by soft onions. Perfectly paired with toasted hoagie rolls and gooey provolone cheese, these sandwiches can be taken to the next level with a topping of fiery hot giardiniera for an extra punch. With just 10 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking time that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas, these sandwiches are ideal for game days, weeknight dinners, or crowd-pleasing parties. Taste the ultimate comfort food straight from your Crock Pot!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Dry Italian seasoning mix
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Pepperoncini peppers, with brine
• 1 large Onion, sliced
• 8 slices Provolone cheese slices
• 8 Hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Optional: hot giardiniera

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

Place the beef chuck roast into the Crock Pot.

Step 3

Pour the beef broth over the roast.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dry Italian seasoning mix evenly over the beef.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic, sliced onion, and pepperoncini peppers along with 1 cup of the pepperoncini brine to the Crock Pot.

Step 6

Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the beef from the Crock Pot and shred it using two forks.

Step 8

Return the shredded beef to the Crock Pot and allow it to soak in the juices for an additional 20 minutes on the 'Warm' setting.

Step 9

Toast the hoagie rolls or sandwich buns, if desired.

Step 10

To assemble, use tongs to pile the Italian beef onto the buns. Top with provolone cheese slices.

Step 11

Optionally, broil the sandwiches for a few minutes to melt the cheese.

Step 12

Serve hot, optionally topped with hot giardiniera for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3321.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6287.9

Total Fat 353.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 142.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1141.4mg	0%
Sodium 13879.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 417.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.6g	0%
Total Sugars 52.4g
Protein 373.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2109.8mg	0%
Iron 56.1mg	0%
Potassium 5487.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 26.3%