Italian Beef Sandwiches {Crockpot}

Name: Italian Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 540 min
Total time: 550 min
Ingredients: 3-4 lb chuck or rump roast; 1 large onion (sliced); ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp garlic salt; ½ tsp dried basil; ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp seasoned salt; 1 tsp pepper; 8 oz pepperoncini peppers ((peppers reserved for topping)); 2 cups low sodium beef broth; 6 Provolone cheese slices; 6 Hoagie buns; Pepperoncini Peppers ((that were reserved)); 8 oz Giardiniera

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By: Julie Evink6 Comments

Posted: 08/16/20 Updated: 09/04/21

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Tender, juicy hot sandwiches that are a quick and easy meal! It starts with a roast that’s slow cooked in your Crock Pot all day long with seasonings, pepperoncini peppers and beef broth. Shred it and then pile it onto Hoagie buns with Provolone cheese and peppers for a delicious dinner!

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Wood cutting board with two hoagies filled with Italian Beef

Super easy Italian beef sandwiches for you today! Tender slow-cooked beef piled on rolls and topped with cheese and tangy pickled veggies is a dinner your family is going to LOVE!

I don’t know what it is, but my kiddos love it when we have hot sandwiches for dinner. We love our French dips, Rachels, Reubens, and hot ham and cheese sandwiches! Add some potato chips or French fries as a side and everyone is really happy.

These hot Italian sandwiches are our new favorite and it’s a really easy dinner. Just put everything in the crockpot and leave it to simmer. When it’s time for dinner just assemble the sandwiches!

These sandwiches are hearty, filling and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. The flavors are amazing!

White Background with roast, seasonings, onion, beef broth and pepperoncini peppers for recipe

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Italian Beef is an EASY Crockpot Dinner!

You can easily prep this recipe in about 10 minutes in the morning and leave it all day!

You will need a chuck or rump roast which is perfect for slow cooking in the crockpot. As it cooks, it will turn juicy and tender – perfect for shredding and piling on rolls!

For the seasonings you will need:

Sliced onions
Onion powder and garlic salt
Dried basil
Dried oregano
Italian seasoning
Seasoned salt
Pepper
Pepperoncini
Beef broth

Did you know you can also use a packet of Italian Dressing Mix if you want to go that route?

Place the roast in the slow cooker and place the onions on top. Sprinkle the seasonings over the top and add the pepperoncini plus some of the juices from the jar and the beef broth.

Cover with the lid and cook the beef for 8 to 10 hours on low.

Crockpot liner with roast, onions and pepperoncinis peppers

Once it’s done, just shred the beef and give it all a good stir. Next step: all the toppings!

Sandwich Toppings

Pile the shredded beef on split rolls and top with:

A slice (or two!) of provolone cheese
Sliced pepperoncini
Giardiniera (this is a mix of pickled vegetables – look for it in the pickle aisle!)

Can I just tell you how delicious these are! I love the combination of savory beef with pickled vegetables. They’re so good everyone will think you worked all day in the kitchen, but it’s all done with the crockpot!

Make this Recipe for Meal Prep!

You can easily prep and cook the Italian beef ahead of time and then portion it out for easy dinners or lunches during the week!

Just cook the beef as instructed, cool it, and then portion it into containers. When it’s time to eat warm it up in the microwave or on the stovetop!

The beef will keep well for three to four days – just keep the toppings and buns seperate and assemble when you’re ready to eat!

Can I Make this in an Instant Pot?

Yes, you can! I use the same cut of beef for my French dip sandwiches so follow those instructions in that recipe, but just swap out the ingredients for the Italian beef!

You’ll combine all the ingredients in your Instant Pot instead of the Crock Pot then cook for about 100 minutes (1 hr 40 minutes) on the Meat/Stew function. Let it naturally release for 25 minutes, then shred and put on sandwiches with toppings.

Add this recipe to your dinner plan this week! I promise your family will love these sandwiches!

Leftovers

Store the leftover shredded beef in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Another option is to place in a freezer bag and a freezer safe continer then freezer for up to 30 months.

Here’s some great options to use up the leftovers!

Sliders
Tacos
Quesadillas
Shepherds Pie
Beef Pot Pie
Nachos
Tacos
Enchiladas
Breakfast Hash

Wood cutting board with Italian Beef Sandwiches, a white bowl of beef juices from slow cooker and peppers in blue bowl in background

More Italian-Style Crockpot Dinners

Your family will love this comforting Chicken Cacciatore, my version of Italian hunter’s stew made in the slow cooker! It’s healthy and so delicious!
Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan is a quick and easy take on traditional Chicken Parmesan! Breaded chicken topped with cheese and sauce is a dinner everyone will love!
My copycat Zuppa Toscana is just like the original but lightened up! It has the same great flavor from sausage, potatoes and cheese but less calories.
Italian Meatballs are super easy to make in a slow cooker. Serve them with pasta or as an appetizer for parties!

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Meet Julie Evink

I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!