These Crockpot Italian beef sandwiches are easy to make and so delicious that you'll want to make them every week! They're perfect for busy weeknights or for feeding a crowd. Plus, the leftovers are great for quick lunches the next day.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- These are the best italian beef sandwiches because they are delicious, easy to make, and has only a few ingredients.
- Crock pot Italian beef sandwiches are perfect for feeding a crowd or make-ahead lunches throughout the week.
- will please the entire family.
Ingredients
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- sweet and hot salad peppers, undrained
- boneless chuck roast
- zesty Italian salad dressing mix
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- sandwich buns work well, french bread and hoagie rolls are two other great choices for the buns.
- provolone cheese slices
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Place chuck roast in the slow cooker.
- Pour the Italian dressing on top of the meat and place half the jar of salad peppers and half the juice from the jar into the crock pot. Reserve the rest of the peppers. The remainder of the juice can be discarded.
- Cover with lid and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- When the meat is fork tender remove most of the juice from the slow cooker and shred your meat right in the slow cooker.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir.
- Assemble the sandwiches.
- Place provolone cheese on the buns, then the meat and the reserved peppers.
- Serve and enjoy!
Storage
Store leftovers in a covered airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator.
Make-Ahead Freezer Instructions:
This is a great make-ahead meal. The recipe can be made and stored in a freezer-safe storage bag or container for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight and reheat in a large stockpot until warmed through.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: If you are feeding kids, you might want to use only mild peppers like banana peppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Slow Cooker Italian beef sandwiches are best made with a chuck, bottom round, or rump roast.
A French dip is a thinly sliced beef braised in broth. Italian beef sandwiches are flavored with Italian dressing.
Italian beef sandwiches pair well with macaroni salad, cheesy potatoes, or your favorite side dish.
Variations
- You can make these Italian beef sandwich recipe spicy by using an all-hot pepper mix, like jalapenos.
- Add sliced pepperoni to your sandwiches for extra flavor.
- Use sweet peppers instead of hot peppers for a milder Italian beef sandwich.
- Top your sandwiches with your favorite cheese like mozzarella, provolone, or swiss.
- For crispy bread, butter and toast your buns before serving the sandwiches.
- Add Italian seasoning to your chuck roast for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions
- These Spicy Baked Fries are healthy and flavorful and make a perfect side dish for these sandwiches.
- You can never go wrong with buttery and creamy Mashed Potatoes as a side dish for any meal.
- This Wedge Salad is a simple no-cook recipe that is fresh, delicious, and healthy.
- For a veggie side dish, Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic would be delicious.
- Another simple side, Roasted Broccoli would be great to prepare in minutes.
- Macaroni Salad is another great side dish.
- Leftover Italian beef is delicious made into quesadillas with some provolone cheese.
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- Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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- Do you love the Instant Pot, try this Instant Pot French Dip, super quick and tasty.
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Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- 12 ounce jar, sweet and hot salad peppers, undrained
- 2-3 pound beef chuck roast
- 1 cup Zesty Italian salad dressing
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 6-8 sandwich buns
- ½ pound provolone cheese slices
Instructions
- Place your meat in the bottom of the slow cooker. ]Tips and tricksYou can also use pepperoncinis or roasted red peppers.You can add sliced onion to the slow cooker if you prefer. Mozzarella cheese is also great on this sandwich! The meat is also fabulous over some mashed potatoes.
- Pour over the Italian dressing. On top of the meat place half the jar of peppers and half the juice from the jar, reserve the rest of the peppers.
- Cover with lid and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- When the meat is tender remove most of the juice from the slow cooker and shred your meat right in the slow cooker.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir.
- Assemble the sandwiches.
- Place provolone cheese on the buns, then the meat and the reserved peppers.
- Serve and enjoy!
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