Italian Beef is one of our favorite meals to make in the slow cooker! The meat is so juicy and flavorful and it’s perfect on a sandwich roll.
I can’t lie to you guys. Sometimes I feel like a total weirdo with the recipes I put out here on the Internets.
For example, the grape jelly meatballs? That recipe has been around forever. My mama was eating those meatballs in the 70s. Then I come along and put it on the web like it’s a new thing? Weird.
But, the fact is, many of you had never tried those meatballs and now you have and so my job here is done.
Goodbye forever.
Oh wait, no. I forgot. I have another recipe like that. It’s my Italian beef sandwich recipe. It’s one that has been around forever. One that so many people already use and love.
One that is totally going to get me hate mail, because “this isn’t even a recipe, it’s just a bunch of packaged crap in a crockpot.”
One that is going to get me told, “you didn’t make this up, my mom has been making this my whole life.” But! Also a recipe that is going to get me comments like “my whole family loved this, THANK YOU!” <— Those are the people I’m trying to reach right now, k?
My Italian beef recipe is so easy, but I made you a video of the process anyway!
Check out the video and then give this simple slow cooker recipe a try!
My whole family does totally love this recipe. It’s bursting with flavor and it’s easy to the peasy. This is one that is similar to my slow cooker French dip, in that you throw some goodies in a slow cooker and then walk away. When you come back you’ll have the most amazing smelling dinner that you won’t be able to wait to dive into. Then you get it all on your plate and you take a bite and it’s like woah. Did I really make something so good? Is this real life?
You guys are going to love this simple crock pot Italian Beef sandwich recipe!
I used my Ninja Slow Cooker (affiliate link) in this recipe. It works great!
I could eat an Italian Beef Sandwich every day – how about you?
Italian Beef Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound chuck roast
- 2 envelopes Italian dressing seasoning
- 16 ounce jar banana peppers
- 8 sandwich rolls
- 16 slices provolone cheese
- extra banana peppers for serving
Instructions
- Place chuck roast, Italian dressing seasoning, and banana peppers (with juice) into a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred meat with two forks and place on sandwich rolls.
- Top with cheese and extra banana peppers, if desired.
Tips & Notes:
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Lori says
Is this salty? In the past when I have used the packets came out super salty?? Looks amazing!!
Karly says
I don’t find it too salty, but if you’ve made this in the past and thought it was, then you’ll probably still think so.
Rodney Ross says
What about just onions…. Like a Philly ???
Denise says
Been making this recipe for years. Everyone loves it.
Mary Pearl says
How long do you cook the meat in the slow cooker?
Karly says
As stated in the recipe above, you can cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Courtney says
Definitely going to try looks delicious ?
Patti Robinson says
Looks amazing. I will be making very soon!!
Patti Robinson says
Looks amazing..will be making soon!!!
CINDY says
This is a great dish! I have made it for years but I also add a couple tablespoons minced garlic, chopped onion and a can of beer…
CINDY says
Oh, and I use pepperoni night peppers I stead of banana peppers
CINDY says
Pepperoncini lol
Darlene says
Cindy, do you still use the seasoning packet of Italian dressing  too
Beth says
Karly it looks delicious! I have this on my radar for football season!
Jaime says
I’m making this today but wanted to get you opinion on something before I do. Do you think I could use some fresh peppers with it? Green, red and yellow? I do have some yellow pepper rings as well.Â
Karly says
Yep, you can toss them in the slow cooker with the beef to cook.
Joanne says
I love banana peppers and that you made this beef in a slow cooker. It looks delicious!
Jocelyn says
This looks wonderfully easy! Â Can you tell me please if banana peppers are spicy? Â My family prefers rather mild foods.
Thanks!
Karly says
They’re not spicy. They’re like pickled peppers. 🙂
Heather says
This was my question too 🙂 I’m totally going to make this. Who doesn’t live an easy yummy dinner. Thanks for sharing.
Jason Steadman says
I’m making this tonight
Jason Steadman says
A lot of people get banana peppers and pepperchinis confused. Banana peppers are very mild where pepperchinis look very similar but are pretty spicy
Anita says
There are mild and hot banana peppers. I used the mild. Both times I made it, the peppers cook down to practically nothing. It was so good even my picky eater ate it and loved it.
Heather Seeley says
Hey Karly!
I saw this picture and my mouth started salivating! This sandwich looks so good, it is going into dinner rotation this week! My husband will be sending you a thank you note for this recipe 🙂
Johanna says
It’s awesome. Add a sliced onion. And pack of brown gravy
Patti says
Hi Karly,
I totally know those meatballs with grape jelly. I still come across them at parties to this day! Still, I totally believe that nothing is new, so anyone who has a problem with you sharing a recipe that has been done before I dare them to try and find something original. Anyway, I know your readers love what you share and it may even remind them of an oldie but goodie that they forgot about. BTW your Italian beef sandwich looks delicious. I know my Italian husband would love it.
Jeannie says
Try making the meatballs with cranberry sauce instead of grape jelly. Gives them a little tang. Very good.
Karly says
I’ll give it a try!
cookbook queen says
I’ve never made this and in my opinion, it IS an actual recipe. I’ll be making ASAP (for breakfast, perhaps?! I’m starving and this looks amaze), so thanks so much 🙂
Karly says
Oh, you have to try it if you never have!! It’s so good! 🙂