Italian Crockpot Beef Recipe

Italian beef sandwich with melted cheese and peppers served next to a bowl of chips.

4.54 from 45 votes

This slow cooker Italian beef is packed with flavor and perfect for easy subs. Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for tender, zesty beef that’s ready when you are.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 5

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2-3 pound boneless beef chuck eye roast
1 cup zesty Italian dressing
12 ounce sweet and hot salad peppers undrained
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
6-8 sandwich buns
provolone cheese

Instructions

Place the beef in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker. Pour the Italian dressing over the top.
2-3 pound boneless beef chuck eye roast
On top of the meat, pour half the jar of peppers and half the juice from the jar, reserving the rest of the peppers.
12 ounce sweet and hot salad peppers, 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
An hour before the set cook time is up, when the meat is tender, use a ladle to remove most of the juice from the slow cooker and shred the meat right in the slow cooker.
Pour in the parmesan cheese and stir. Replace the lid and let the flavors come together for an additional 30-60 minutes.
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
When ready to serve, pile shredded beef on a bun and top with provolone cheese and reserved peppers.
6-8 sandwich buns, provolone cheese
Enjoy!

Notes

For sandwich toppings, try provolone, sweet peppers, giardiniera, pepperoncinis, red onions, mozzarella, lettuce, or tomato—use whatever you love!
Adding sliced onions to cook with the beef adds another level of flavor.
Mozzarella cheese is a great alternative to provolone.
If not serving as a sandwich, the shredded beef is also delicious over mashed potatoes.
Stover leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooled Italian beef in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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