Though my family roots are Southern, I will always be a Chicago girl at heart. That’s why I love me a bomb juicy Italian Beef Sandwich. I started making this slow cooker Italian beef to have on hand whenever I needed a taste of the Windy City. I make mine in 7 ingredients in the crockpot so it’s super no-fuss but that flavor is next level. And the beef jus it makes is on point!
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How to Make Slow Cooker Italian Beef
- Place chuck roast into the bottom of a 5.5 – 6 quart crock pot then sprinkle with salad dressing mix and Italian seasoning. Add onion, bouillon cubes, butter and pepperoncini pepper slices to the bottom of the pot then add water.
- Place a lid on top then cook on low for 8 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. At this point you can either shred the beef with your fork or you can slice the beef. Shred or slice then place meat back into crock pot and cook on low for 1 more hour.
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lb chuck roast trimmed of visible fat and cut into large hunks
- 0.7 oz Good Seasons Zesty Italian salad dressing mix envelope
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 beef boullion cubes
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz pepperoncini pepper slices + splash of juice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Place chuck roast into the bottom of a 5.5 – 6 quart crock pot then sprinkle with salad dressing mix and Italian seasoning. Add onion, bouillon cubes, butter and pepperoncini pepper slices to the bottom of the pot then add water.
- Place a lid on top then cook on low for 8 hours, or until meat shreds easily with a fork. At this point you can either shred the beef with your fork or you can slice the beef. Shred or slice then place meat back into crock pot and cook on low for 1 more hour.
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How to Build a Classic Italian Beef Sub
A classic Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich is built on fresh, soft Italian or Hoagie rolls. When ready to serve, open up the rolls and use a fork to stack the beef as high as you’d like. Top with giardiniera (Italian pickled veggies) or more pickled peppers (pepperoncini) if you prefer a little more heat.
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Don’t skip on the juices! In Chicago, most Italian beef subs are fully submerged in the flavorful au jus before serving. Use a large spoon or small ladle to drizzle a bit (or a lot) of the extra juice on top of the meat and peppers. Alternatively, serve the juices on the side for dipping.
What to Serve With
This meal is also great to serve with sides like Scalloped Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Mustard Greens or Collard Greens, Pinto Beans or Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes.
Additional Topping Options
- Cheese – provolone, mozzarella and Monterey jack are all great options! I suggest lightly toasting the bread with a layer of cheese for ultimate melty goodness.
- Veggies – fresh lettuce, tomato, olives, red onions and jalapenos can all be tasty additions!
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I made this Slow Cooker Italian Beef for dinner last night, and it was a huge hit! The flavors are amazing, and it was so easy to prepare. I served it on crusty rolls, and everyone couldn’t get enough. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
I made this Slow Cooker Italian Beef recipe last night, and it was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were absolutely delicious, and the meat was so tender. I loved how easy and hands-off it was to prepare. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe! I’ll definitely be making it again soon!
Wow thank you so much!!
Making this right now. I used the insta pot to cut down time. The first 60 minutes have passed, and I just tasted THIIIIS…..LET ME TELL YOOOOOOU!!! We’re going to scrapping the plate!
This was SO delicious! It made such great sandwiches, and came together so easily. It was a bit with my entire family!