Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches
Flavorful Italian beef sandwiches are melt-in-your-mouth tender. Just 10 minutes of prep and slow cooked with seasonings and pepperoncini for the ultimate easy dinner. Perfect for weeknights, game day parties, or feeding a crowd.
Servings: 12
Calories: 391kcal
Ingredients
- 4-5 pound rump roast, cut into chunks
- 0.7 ounce packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice (pickling liquid from a jar of pepperoncini)
- 3 cups water
- 12 sub or hoagie rolls for serving
- provolone cheese slices optional for serving
- sliced banana peppers or pepperoncini optional for serving
Instructions
- Place the roast into the slow cooker.4-5 pound rump roast, cut into chunks
- Sprinkle the seasonings over the roast then add the juice and water.0.7 ounce packet dry Italian dressing mix, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 bay leaf, 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice, 3 cups water
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours or until the meat can be easily shredded with two forks.
- Remove the roast from the crockpot and shred the meat. Return the shredded meat to the crockpot and stir to coat with the juices.
- Serve the shredded meat on rolls, with the cheese and peppers if using.12 sub or hoagie rolls, provolone cheese slices, sliced banana peppers or pepperoncini
Notes
- You can use a boneless chuck roast if preferred.
- While it’s not necessary, you can sear the roast in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker. This adds additional flavor to the dish.
- Toasting the rolls before building the sandwiches will help prevent soggy sandwiches.
- Add a spoonful or two of giardiniera to the assembled sandwiches for added crunch and spice.
- Keep leftover meat and juices in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Nutritional information will vary based on the rolls you use and does not include optional items (cheese or peppers).
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 14mg