Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe is super delicious! It’s so easy because it uses the slow cooker. The beef is so tender it falls apart!
Italian beef sandwich recipe is perfect to feed a crowd! Everything can be thrown into the crock pot and it’s such a tasty recipe. The Italian seasoning blends to make the most delicious flavor!
We put this on sub rolls but they can easily be made into sliders for smaller portions. If you enjoyed our Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe, Slow Cooker French Dip, Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches, Patty Melt Recipe or these Prime Rib Sandwich try this recipe on slider rolls.
What's in this post: Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
Why We Love This Recipe
This crock pot recipe is always a family favorite. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or to feed a crowd for a game day party. The beef cooks tender, juicy and serves easily on your favorite hoagie buns or mashed potatoes.
You will love how easy it is to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Chuck Roast
- Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- Zesty Italian dressing Seasoning packet
- Pepperoncini Peppers
- Butter
- Sliced Provolone Cheese
- Hoagie Rolls
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Variations Ideas
- Change Roast – Try using top or bottom roasts for these sandwiches. Sirloin or any type of roast will work. I often use what is on sale.
- Seasoning – Feel free to use a regular Italian Dressing Mix, or a tsp of garlic powder, oregano and basil.
- Beef Broth – To add more juices to the shredded beef you can add in low sodium beef broth. I suggest about 2 cups.
- Toppings – When serving the sandwiches, top with mozzarella, onions and pickles.
How to Make Italian Beef Sandwiches
Step 1 – In a slow cooker, place the roast in the bottom.
Step 2 – Add in the bell pepper and sprinkle with the Zesty Italian dressing seasoning packet.
Step 3 – Pour the jar of Pepperoncini Peppers over the top. I reserved some of the Pepperoncini Peppers for the sandwiches.
Step 4 – Place on stick of butter on top.
- Step 5 – Cover and slow cooked on low for 8 -10 hours, or high 3-4 hours.
- Step 6 – Shred the fork tender beef. Serve this slow cooker Italian beef on hoagie rolls. Top with provolone cheese and extra Pepperoncini Peppers. You can top with extra cheese too. This is an amazing meal!
Recipe Tips
- Shredding Beef – Shred the beef with forks or with a stand mixer.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your roast beef and your slow cooker.
- Sear the Beef – There is no need to sear the roast to make this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these crock pot recipes sandwiches with your favorite side dish recipes. We love to serve these beef sandwiches with potato chips, air fryer broccoli, and French Fries. We have even served with crock pot baked beans and mac and cheese.
Feel free to serve the shredded beef and au jus over white rice and homemade egg noodles. Try making this Crock Pot Potato Soup or Easy Chicken Noodle Soup to serve with this sandwich for a complete meal idea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store the leftover beef in an airtight container in the fridge. This is perfect to enjoy for a quick lunch or dinner another night. The leftovers will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days.
Yes, you can freeze this shredded beef in a freezer bag or freezer container. If stored properly this shredded beef will last about 3 months.
When ready to reheat, thaw the shredded beef in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat the leftovers in a microwave or a skillet.
Try these Crock Pot Beef Recipes
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- Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
- Crock pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
- Crock Pot Beef Teriyaki Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Beef Burgundy Recipe
- Crock Pot Beef Curry Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe
- Crock Pot Beef Barbacoa Recipe
- Crock Pot Shredded Beef Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Beef Burgundy Recipe
- Mississippi Pot Roast
- Crock Pot Beef Tips and Rice
- 4 Ingredient Crock Pot Beef Teriyaki Recipe
- Easy Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe
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Crock pot Italian Beef Sandwich recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lb Roast
- 1 Red bell pepper chopped
- 1 Zesty Italian dressing Seasoning packet
- 16 oz Jar of pepperoncinis (I saved some of the pepperoncinis to top the sandwiches)
- 1 Stick of butter
- 8 oz Package of sliced provolone cheese
- Hoagie rolls
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Instructions
- Place 3 lb beef roast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Top the roast with 1 chopped red bell pepper.
- Sprinkle 1 packet Zesty Italian dressing seasoning evenly over the roast and peppers.
- Pour most of the 16 oz jar of pepperoncinis, including the liquid, over the roast. Reserve a few pepperoncinis for serving on the sandwiches if desired.
- Place 1 stick butter on top of the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred the beef. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the cooking juices.
- To assemble the sandwiches, place shredded beef on hoagie rolls.
- Top each sandwich with sliced provolone cheese and reserved pepperoncinis.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Looks delicious! Why the full stick of butter? Is it salted butter? Could I substitute something in place of the butter? Thanks
You can eliminate the butter if you want.
I’m constantly on the lookout for family-friendly slow cooker recipes. It’s difficult to come across ones that aren’t stew. This was a big hit with the crowd.
Do you drain the liquid from the peppers?
No I do not drain the liquid from the peppers.
Loved the simplicity of the recipe and my husband loved the zesty attitude of the dish! Will be making this again
I am always looking for slow cooker recipes that my family will enjoy. It is hard to find ones that aren’t stew. This was a hit with everyone.
My husband loved this and it was so easy to make
This was very good. It was so easy to make. Thank You!!
This was sooo delicious and easy! I didn’t have pepperoncinis, but I will be sure to add them next time. We served with mashed potatoes and green beans. Some in my family did an open face sandwich. Huge hit! Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad it was a huge hit with you and your family!
It was great with boneless chicken breast!
Great to hear! Thank you so much for sharing – I’m going to have to try that!
Do you think chicken would be a good sub for the beef?
I haven’t tried that yet but I think it would be delicious! If you try it, let us know know how it turns out. Thank you!
i can not eat spicy,can you use roasted peppers?
Yes, I think that would be delicious!
This is truly a great and easy recipe. Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you!
I have a quick question…I have a large (32 ounce) jar of pepperoncinis so how much of the liquid from the jar do I put in the recipe? (btw…this recipe is making me drool & can’t wait to try it)