Italian Beef Sandwiches Prepared in a Slow Cooker

Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes Servings: 8

Tender crockpot Italian-style beef sandwiches topped with provolone and a delightful dipping sauce!

ingredients

For the crockpot Italian beef:

• 3 pounds beef (like chuck)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (optional)
• 1 cup beef broth *
• 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (or pickled hot banana peppers)
• 2 tablespoons juices from the pepperoncini jar (optional)
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon pepper

For the sandwiches:

• 8 rolls/buns
• 8 slices of provolone cheese

directions

For the crockpot Italian beef:

1. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 3-5 hours. (The beef will be wonderfully tender when finished!)
2. Shred the beef and savor!

For the sandwiches:

3. Construct the sandwiches and indulge!

Option: Sear the beef in a pan with oil before adding it to the slow cooker.
Option: * If you want extra broth for dipping, use 2 cups broth, set aside the extra broth after cooking in the slow cooker, and serve it alongside for dipping!
Option: Substitute a roasted red pepper for the fresh bell pepper.
Option: Incorporate your favorite sandwich toppings like lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles, etc.