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Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Beef – use your crock pot to make these super tender Italian Beef Sandwiches. Cooks all day in great spices, for a tender and flavorful dinner. 

I did not grow up having Italian beef sandwiches, it just wasn’t something my mom made. But my mother in law did, so when I met my husband they became something we had a family functions or times when we had to feed a large group.

And let me just say, my family was missing out! These are so easy to make in the slow cooker and a huge crowd pleaser!

Slow Cooker Italian Beef - use your crock pot to make these super tender Italian Beef Sandwiches. Cooks all day in great spices, for a tender and flavorful dinner. 

 

Whether you call it slow cooker Italian beef for Crock pot Italian beef it doesn’t matter, you get one tender, juicy, and delicious sandwich. With just 5 minutes of prep work, you will walk in at the end of the day with dinner being done and waiting for you!

What You’ll Need

  • Chuck Roast
  • Beef Broth
  • Italian Dressing Mix
  • Black Pepper
  • Dried Oregano
  • Dried Basil
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Bay Leaf
  • Buns
Crock Pot Italian Beef topped with peppers

How To Make Crockpot Italian Beef

  1. Start by placing your chuck roast in the base of your crockpot
  2. In a liquid measuring cup combine the broth with all of your spices. Pour over the chuck roast
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 6-7 hours.
  4. Once the beef is tender, use 2 forks to shred and serve.

Can I Make Italian Beef In The Instant Pot

Yes, absolutely! The recipe amounts doesn’t change at all. It is very similar process to these Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches. You place the whole chuck roast (3-4 pounds) in the base of your instant pot. Add the rest of the ingredients, and set the pressure to 100 minutes. After the 100 minutes is up, let it naturally release for 20 minutes, and then remove the lid.

You can shorten the cook time to 55 minutes, if you cut up the roast into 2-3 inch pieces. Either way, you will get the most tender and delicious beef!

Italian Beef Sandwich - tender and juicy Italian Beef makes for a great weeknight meal.

What Goes On Italian Beef

Italian beef is most often served on a hoagie or sub type bun. In my family my husband always add banana peppers. I like to add sauteed mushrooms. And then you have to have cheese! Provolone is our favorite, but you can use whatever you like. Or you could top with peppers and onions like these Fajita Veggies.

What Goes With Italian Beef

A super easy Italian Beef Recipe for the crock pot

Storage

Italian Beef is one of those things that is great to make ahead and have in the fridge or freezer for any day of the week. You can refrigerate for up 4-5 days and reheat in the crockpot or even a saucepan. But you can also freeze it!

Freeze in an airtight container for 4-5 months. Then when you are ready to serve, let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the crockpot or on the stove top.

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Yield: 10

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Beef - use your crock pot to make these super tender Italian Beef Sandwiches. Cooks all day in great spices, for a tender and flavorful dinner. 

Slow Cooker Italian Beef - use your crock pot to make these super tender Italian Beef Sandwiches. Cooks all day in great spices, for a tender and flavorful dinner. 

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 pound Beef Chuck Roast
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 packages Italian Salad Dressing Mix
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Place the chuck roast into the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Stir until well combined. Pour over beef roast.
  3. Cover and set on low for 8-10 hours.
  4. Shred and serve on buns

Notes

You can freeze the leftovers, and reheat in the crockpot, microwave, or stovetop later.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 336Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 113mgSodium 401mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 34g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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Tony Mann

Saturday 27th of January 2024

I thought that you would need pepperoncini for these sandwiches.

Moke

Friday 22nd of September 2023

Can you use an eye round roast?

Erin S

Monday 25th of September 2023

I think you could, but I haven't tried it. Eye of Round needs low and slow to get tender, I just don't know if it would shred the same because I haven't used it before.

Christina

Wednesday 18th of October 2017

I'm dying over here. I'm originally from the midwest but currently, live in Oregon. The 3 things I miss the most about back home are my family, friends, and Italian Beef. Portland, OR does many things well, but Italian Beef is NOT one of them. I'm grateful to find your recipe because I'm jonesing for IB so damn hard. Your recipe looks amazing!

Suzanne

Sunday 20th of October 2013

I love these kinds of recipes Erin, simple and using the slow cooker is perfect. Sundays we spend most of the day at church and I like to do the meal in the crockpot so this one will be great for the future.

Heather {Brie Brie Blooms}

Saturday 19th of October 2013

This looks great and I'm sure my husband would love it too!

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