Easy Italian Roast Beef for Sandwiches Crock Pot

Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Easy Italian Roast Beef for Sandwiches, made effortlessly in a crock pot. Perfectly seasoned with zesty Italian salad dressing mix, tangy pepperoncini peppers, and aromatic garlic, this slow-cooked beef chuck roast becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender after hours of simmering in a rich beef broth. Butter adds a luxurious touch, while provolone cheese and soft hoagie rolls elevate these sandwiches to restaurant quality. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for busy days—just set it and forget it! Serve with your favorite toppings like giardiniera for a bold and customizable flavor experience. Perfect for game day, family dinners, or an easy meal prep option, this hearty Italian-style roast beef sandwich is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 packets Italian salad dressing mix
• 1.5 cups beef broth
• 1 jar (16 oz) jarred pepperoncini peppers
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 8 pieces hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
• 8 pieces provolone cheese slices
• 0 optional toppings (e.g., giardiniera, mayonnaise)

Directions

Step 1

1. Place the beef chuck roast in the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 2

2. Sprinkle the Italian salad dressing mix evenly over the top of the roast.

Step 3

3. Pour the beef broth around the roast, ensuring the bottom of the crock pot is covered with liquid.

Step 4

4. Add the entire jar of pepperoncini peppers, including the juice, to the crock pot.

Step 5

5. Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and black pepper over the roast.

Step 6

6. Place unsalted butter on top of the roast in evenly spaced pieces.

Step 7

7. Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easy to shred.

Step 8

8. Once cooked, remove the roast from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the crock pot to soak in the juices until ready to serve.

Step 9

9. To assemble sandwiches, slice the hoagie rolls or buns and toast them lightly if desired.

Step 10

10. Layer shredded Italian beef onto the bread and top with a slice of provolone cheese.

Step 11

11. Add optional toppings like giardiniera or mayonnaise, if using, and serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2772.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6498.0

Total Fat 394.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 169.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1265.4mg	0%
Sodium 10764.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 385.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 35.5g
Protein 369.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1948.5mg	0%
Iron 52.8mg	0%
Potassium 4641.0mg	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: 54.1%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 23.5%