Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
Easy, comforting Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches made with tender beef, savory spices, and served on crusty rolls.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast Ideal cut for tenderness and flavor.
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 2 cups beef broth Essential for cooking meat tenderly.
- 1 jar giardiniera Use mild or hot based on your preference.
- 1 medium onion, sliced For layering in the slow cooker.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Adds robust flavor.
- to taste Pepperoncini peppers (optional) For added spice.
- for serving Italian rolls or hoagie buns For assembling sandwiches.
- 1 slice Provolone cheese (optional) For a cheesy twist.
Instructions
Preparation
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast if necessary, leaving good marbling for flavor.
- Layer the sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place the beef roast on top of the onions and pour the Italian dressing mix over the meat.
- Add the minced garlic and beef broth to the slow cooker.
Cooking
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours until the meat is tender.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the broth.
Assembly
- Serve the hot beef on Italian rolls, spooning some of the cooking liquid and giardiniera over the top.
- Add a slice of provolone cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the beef rest in the broth for 30 minutes before serving.