Description
A hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwich recipe featuring tender chuck roast slow-cooked with Italian dressing mix, pepperoncini peppers, and giardiniera, served on buns with provolone cheese for a delicious, easy-to-make meal perfect for gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasonings
- 3 lb chuck roast, trimmed of visible fat and cut into large pieces
- 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix (gluten-free options recommended)
Peppers and Broth
- 8 oz pepperoncini pepper slices plus a splash of juice, plus extra peppers for serving
- 8 oz Chicago-Style Giardiniera, drained, plus extra for serving
- 14.5 oz can beef broth
For Serving
- Provolone cheese slices
- Buns (gluten-free buns can be toasted/broiled if preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chuck Roast: Place the trimmed and cut chuck roast pieces into the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot. Sprinkle the Italian salad dressing mix evenly over the meat to infuse it with flavor.
- Add Peppers and Broth: Add the 8 oz of pepperoncini pepper slices along with a splash of their juice, the drained Chicago-Style Giardiniera, and the 14.5 oz can of beef broth over the chuck roast. Lift the meat pieces slightly to allow the broth to reach underneath, ensuring even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Cook the Beef: Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 9 hours, or until the beef shreds easily with a fork, indicating it is tender and cooked through.
- Shred and Continue Cooking: Using forks, shred the beef inside the crock pot. Return the shredded meat back into the juices, mix well to soak up the flavorful broth, then continue cooking on low for an additional 1 hour to deepen flavors.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Split the buns in half. If using gluten-free buns, toast or broil them briefly to enhance texture. Scoop the shredded beef mixture onto the bun bottoms, add slices of provolone cheese, and top with additional pepperoncini peppers and giardiniera if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For gluten-free cooking, Simply Organic or Good Grace’s gluten-free Italian Dressing Mix are recommended.
- If gluten is not a concern, Good Seasons Zesty Italian Salad Dressing Mix is a great alternative.
- Adapted from Pioneer Woman’s recipe for authentic flavor and simplicity.
- Toasted gluten-free buns improve texture and prevent sogginess when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
