Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches -

5 from 9 votes

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Starting with a classic chuck roast, these Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches make for an easy and delicious comfort food meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: beef, italian, sandwich, slow cooker

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 578kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

For the Italian Beef

2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1½ Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 3½-4 pound boneless beef chuck roast
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
2 bell peppers sliced
1 large yellow onion sliced
1 12-oz. jar sliced banana peppers, not drained
2 cups beef stock

For the Sandwiches

6 soft hoagie buns
12 slices provolone cheese
1½-2 cups giardiniera mix (see note)

Instructions

For the Italian Beef

Using a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper; mix until well combined. Rub mixture onto all sides of chuck roast; set roast aside.
Using a 6- or 7-quart slow cooker, add tomato sauce, sliced bell peppers, sliced onion, pepperoncini (with liquid from jar) and beef stock; stir until well combined. Place roast on top.
Place lid on slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours OR high for 5-6 hours.
Remove roast and shred using 2 forks. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir until well combined with remaining ingredients.

For the Sandwiches

Preheat oven to 300°F.
Line a standard baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Open buns and lay on pan. Using a slotted spoon, add shredded beef mixture to the bottom half of each bun. Top each with 2 slices of provolone cheese.
Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until cheese has melted and buns are slightly crispy. Add several spoonfuls of giardiniera mix on top and serve hot.

Notes

Giardiniera, sometimes called “hot mix,” is a combination of pickled vegetables including bell peppers, celery, carrots and cauliflower. It is commonly available in the condiment aisle.

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