Description
Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, these Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches are an effortless, hearty meal perfect for busy days, game nights, or family dinners. Made with chuck roast, pepperoncini, Italian dressing mix, and slow-cooked to perfection, this easy recipe delivers gourmet-style sandwiches with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8–10 pepperoncini peppers + ¼ cup pepperoncini juice
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- Provolone cheese slices (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the Italian dressing mix, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder over the beef.
- Pour beef broth and pepperoncini juice around the roast.
- Add pepperoncini peppers on top of the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the beef with two forks in the slow cooker and stir it into the juices.
- Serve on hoagie rolls, topping with provolone cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add extra pepperoncini and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Swap pepperoncini with banana peppers for a milder flavor.
- Add a few tablespoons of giardiniera for a Chicago-style twist.
- Toast hoagie rolls for added crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
