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Crockpot Italian Beef Recipe
These Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches are intensely juicy and seeping with flavor in every mouthwatering bite! The Italian beef is seasoned to perfection with homemade Italian seasonings, slow cooked until fall-apart tender then piled on a toasted buns crowned cheese, pepperoncini and your favorite toppings. This Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe not only makes the easiest dinner, holiday or party food/Game Day food, but are a super fun (make ahead!) sandwich bar to feed a crowd! I’ve also included instructions on how to freeze and make ahead!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10h 20m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10h👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- slow cooker
- oven
- bowl
- colander
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large cast iron skillet. Using tongs, sear meat on all sides until browned and transfer to a 6 qt. (or larger) slow cooker. Add all remaining roast ingredients to slow cooker and give them a stir.
vegetable oil1 tablespoon
2
Cover and cook on low for ⏱️ 8-10 hours or on high for ⏱️ 4-6 hours OR until roast is super tender and easily sheds with a fork.
3
Once tender, shred roast and discard excess fat. Continue to cook on low for ⏱️ 30 minutes for the roast to absorb some of the juices.
4
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Split rolls and lay them cut side up on a large baking tray. Bake for ⏱️ 5 minutes to toast the buns.
5
Using tongs (or place meat in a colander over a bowl to drain juices), pile bottom side of buns with meat, followed by desired toppings (pepperoncini, roasted bell peppers, giardiniera etc.), followed by cheese. If using thinly sliced cheese, fold each slice in half and use two slices per hoagie. If using traditional slices, use one slice per hoagie. and cut each piece in half so it fits the shape of the bun.
6
Return baking tray to the oven (leaving both top and bottoms cut side up) and bake at 400 degrees F for ⏱️ 5-10 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Serve immediately. You may serve the remaining liquid as a dip for the sandwiches, if desired.
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