Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches are a delicious and easy recipe featuring tender, seasoned beef served on hoagie rolls, perfect for a hearty meal.
Author:Sabrina Hermes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
Total Time:8 hours 15 minutes or 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooker
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers (with juice)
1 medium onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
8 hoagie rolls
Provolone cheese slices (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Sear the roast in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker. Add the beef broth, pepperoncini peppers with juice, sliced onion, and sliced bell pepper on top of the roast.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine with the juices and vegetables.
To serve, scoop the beef mixture onto hoagie rolls and top with provolone cheese if desired. You can toast the rolls under the broiler for a few minutes for extra crunch.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the slow cooker along with the other vegetables.
You can also substitute the beef chuck roast with a pork shoulder for a different flavor profile.