Crock Pot Italian Beef is absolutely full of flavor and makes the perfect sandwich filling!
A tender beef roast is cooked low and slow with butter, ranch mix and pepperoncinis for the perfect blend of flavors. We put this in a toasted dinner roll and top with cheese for a dish we can’t resist. Crock Pot Italian Beef sandwiches are going to be a meal your family will ask for again and again!
Crock Pot Italian Beef
PIN this recipe to your DINNER BOARD to save it for later!!
Be sure to follow CentsLessMeals on Pinterest!
How to Make Crock Pot Italian Beef
This homemade Italian Beef recipe is inspired from the classic Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich. It’s insanely easy to make and everyone raves about it:
- Place the beef roast in the slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred beef and stir into juices in the slow cooker.
It’s that easy! Next, toast up some hoagie rolls, and add a slice of cheese and voila!
Substitutions for Crockpot Italian Beef
This easy recipe can be tailored based on what you have on hand! Here are a few simple substitutions that will allow you to produce an Italian Beef Sandwich using similar ingredients and having total success!
- PEPPERONCINI: Pepperoncini peppers add lots of flavor (don’t worry, this beef is NOT spicy). A good substitute is banana peppers, the flavor is similar but they may add slightly more heat.
- ITALIAN DRESSING MIX: The Italian dressing seasoning mix is so handy to have on hand, but if you don’t have it in packet form, you can make homemade Italian dressing mix or substitute 2 teaspoons bulk Italian seasoning.
- CHEESE: Provolone cheese is awesome on this sandwich, however I also love a combination of mozzarella and parmesan, or you can use mozzarella entirely on its own.
- ROLLS: While hoagie buns are perfect in this recipe, soft rolls will do. Make sure they’re not too soft, you don’t want them to break apart when you dip this delicious sandwich in the leftover juices!
More Slow Cooker Favorites
More Slow Cooker Favorites- Crock Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup
- Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice
- Slow Cooker Chili
- Crock Pot Baked Beans
Leftover Crock Pot Italian Beef?
This slow cooker Italian Beef will last a few days in the fridge. If you’d like to keep it longer, this beef freezes beautifully!
Crock Pot Italian Beef (Sandwiches)
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds chuck roast or pot roast
- ½ cup butter
- 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- ¾ cup pepperoncini peppers , plus ½ cup of juice from the peppers
- 1 medium onion sliced
- provolone cheese slices
- hoagie buns
Instructions
- Place roast in crockpot. Pour juice from the peppers on top of the roast.
- Add butter, Italian dressing seasoning, gravy mix, pepperoncini and sliced onion.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
- Shred beef and return to the juices.
- Toast the buns. Top them with the beef and a slice of provolone. Broil until melted.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
©The Shortcut Kitchen. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited.
Tender, moist, delicious beef smothered in cheese and served on a soft bun…sounds a little like heaven! This Crock Pot Italian Beef recipe is exactly what you need in your daily recipe box. Quick, easy and delicious, your family with definitely thank you for it!
This recipe is awesome! Made it today. The only thing I did different is add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to it.
This is my goto when i want this flavor! Everyone who eats it loves it! Thank You’
SO SO good family loved this…a big favorite at our house now…ty.
Yes, love it too. So happy to hear your family loves the sandwiches 🙂
Can u use a tri tip roast?
That should work as well Dawn! 🙂
I made this tonight for dinner and everyone loved it! Going into the family recipe bin. Half the battle is finding a recipe that everyone loves!!
I’m so glad to hear everyone loves it Davina! We do too.
Anyone able to convert this to an Instant pot?
Absolutely the best beef sandwich recipe I’ve ever made! Gave the printout to my sister and she’s made it twice and everyone loves it ! The problem is I didn’t bookmark the website. I tried and failed with a couple of other recipes. But my sister sent me the website from recipe I gave her and I will never lose it again!
I’m so happy that you found Centsless Meals again and that you love this recipe so much Mike!
This is the same recipe for Mississippi pot roast! It’s awesome and here in the south we love it!
Top Round Roast for people asking about the roast to use..#2 choice is bottom round roast! Both are delicious and I get when it’s on sale then plan to make it and melt Picante provolone cheese on a toasted roll under broiler just til cheese is melted – roll lightly toasted
A rump roast is what I used, and it was delicious
Wondering what beef roast to use. Was thinking chick but it’s so fatty 🙁
Chuck should work for this recipe.
Could I ask what cut of beef should be used ?
You can use any cut that you would normally cook for a roast. It’s a versatile recipe!
I live in upstate ny and this recipe sounds delicious. Only thing different I will try, is add sauteed bell peppers, portabella mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese….maybe some swiss too.
Absolutely mouth watering!
Your recipe is good but in Chicago true Italian Beef does not have cheese – add sweet peppers instead!
I have lived in chicago my whole life. For starters this recipe looks awesome. But is not a true italain beef. And i always get get mozzerella cheese and sweet peppers on mine. My husband doesnt like the cheese. but is always a option in chicago. alot of people put giardineira peppers on. i prefer the sweet peppers.
I make one similar but no butter. Just roast, Dry italian dressing, Auj JUs gravy packet, peppercinins, and water and peppercini juice.
I was visiting Chicago last week and at there. We have been trying to find a good recip. Can’t wait to try this one!