Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with these Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches, a crowd-pleasing recipe that combines tender, fall-apart shredded beef and bold, zesty flavors. Made with a hearty beef chuck roast slow-cooked in a savory blend of beef broth, pepperoncini juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning, this dish is infused with a tangy kick from jarred pepperoncini peppers. Serve the juicy beef on lightly toasted sub rolls topped with melted provolone cheese, and finish with a scoop of giardiniera for a spicy, crunchy twist. Perfect for game days, family dinners, or casual gatherings, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and lets your slow cooker do all the work, delivering melt-in-your-mouth flavor with minimal effort. Turn mealtime into a flavorful Italian-inspired feast with these easy, hearty sandwiches!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Dry Italian seasoning mix
• 16 ounces Jarred pepperoncini peppers
• 1 cup Pepperoncini juice (from the jar)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 6 rolls Sub rolls
• 6 slices Provolone cheese slices
• 1 cup Giardiniera (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and place it into the slow cooker.

Step 2

Pour the beef broth and pepperoncini juice (1 cup) over the roast in the slow cooker.

Step 3

Sprinkle the dry Italian seasoning mix evenly over the beef.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and about half of the jarred pepperoncini peppers to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Cover and cook the beef on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily pulled apart.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

Step 7

Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it well with the juices and peppers.

Step 8

Preheat your oven's broiler or set it to 400°F.

Step 9

Slice the sub rolls and place them open-faced on a baking sheet.

Step 10

Place a portion of shredded beef onto each roll and top with a slice of provolone cheese.

Step 11

Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and broil or bake for 2-3 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove the sandwiches from the oven and top with giardiniera, if desired.

Step 13

Serve the Italian beef sandwiches warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3459.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5699.4

Total Fat 343.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1111.2mg	0%
Sodium 15655.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 321.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.5g
Protein 345.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1687.1mg	0%
Iron 52.9mg	0%
Potassium 5224.1mg	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: 53.6%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 22.3%