Chuck roast, pepperoncini and other ingredients for Italian Beef.
Boneless chuck roast – I use a boneless beef chuck shoulder roast (sometimes labelled as chuck shoulder pot roast) for this recipe. This cut is typically pretty easy to find but any boneless chuck roast will do. A deer roast also works great.
Low sodium beef broth – It’s important to use low sodium broth in this recipe since there is plenty of salt in the dressing mix to season the beef.
Italian Dressing Mix – One packet of Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing and Recipe Mix.
Pepperoncini – You’ll find jars of these pickled yellowish-green pepperoncini peppers in the condiment section of your store. They add a tangy bite, great flavor and they’re not at all spicy.
Italian Seasoning – A store-bought blend like McCormick.
To assemble the sandwiches you’ll need some nice, crusty sandwich rolls and sliced provolone cheese.
Three Italian Beef Sandwiches on a wood cutting board.
How to Make Crock-Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
Chunks of chuck roast, broth, pepperoncini and Italian dressing mix in a slow cooker.
Cut the roast into chunks, trimming any excess fat from the edges of each piece. Transfer the beef to a 6 quart Crock Pot.
Whisk together the beef broth, packet of the Italian salad dressing mix, and the Italian seasoning and pour it over the beef in the slow cooker. Add the stemmed and chopped pepperoncini and some of the liquid from the jar. Cover the Crock-Pot and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours.
Cooked Italian Beef in a slow cooker and on sandwich rolls.
You’ll know the Italian Beef is ready when it easily shreds with a fork. Mix the shredded meat into the luscious juices.
Use tongs to load toasted hoagie rolls with the tender shredded beef and pepperoncinis and place them on a baking sheet. Top with sliced provolone cheese and place under the broiler for just a minute or two to melt the cheese.
PRO TIP
To prevent soggy sandwich rolls, spread the empty rolls with softened butter and place them on a baking sheet. Place them under the broiler for a couple of minutes to lightly toast them before adding the shredded beef and cheese.