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Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Slow Cooker Italian Beef: 6 Steps to Comfort Food


  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 8-10 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwich is the ultimate comfort food — tender, shredded beef simmered in bold Italian spices, served hot in soft hoagie rolls.


Ingredients

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  • 34 lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 jar (16 oz) pepperoncini peppers (with juice)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 68 hoagie rolls
  • Optional toppings: provolone cheese, sautéed peppers, giardiniera

Instructions

  1. Place chuck roast in a slow cooker. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Pour beef broth and entire jar of pepperoncini (including juice) over the roast.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is fall-apart tender.
  4. Shred the beef in the slow cooker and let it soak in the juices for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Pile the meat onto hoagie rolls. Add provolone and broil for 2–3 minutes if desired.
  6. Serve with extra juice on the side for dipping, or top with giardiniera for that Chicago-style kick.

Notes

  • Perfect for game day, parties, or a cozy family dinner.
  • Set it, forget it, and let the slow cooker do all the magic!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1000mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker Italian Beef, Italian Beef Sandwich, Comfort Food