You can never have too many beef crock pot recipes. The crock pot does an excellent job of preparing even tough cuts of meat just right. It tenderizes the meat over time, evenly and thoroughly. It's why many cooks will turn to the slow cooker for beef at any time of the year.
This recipe for Italian beef sandwiches is a great way to give your family a delicious dinner that doesn't require a lot of effort. The slow cooker is a tool to help you stay out of the kitchen. All you need to do is combine the ingredients in the order listed below.
Then, cook this recipe on low for six to seven hours. We think cooking this recipe on low is ideal, as it allows the meat plenty of time to get nice and tender. Cooking a chuck roast too quickly is the best way to ensure it stays tough and chewy.
Serve this recipe with some French fries, or a nice salad if you want a healthier option. Pick an Italian dressing out for a salad to go with the theme of this beef recipe. If you enjoy this recipe, take a look at all of the other slow cooker recipes we have!
Italian Beef Sandwiches
Ingredients:
3 pound beef chuck roast
1 onion, quartered
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 package Good Seasons Italian salad dressing
1 envelope dry Au Jus mix
1/2 jar Pepperoncini Peppers and juice (from 16 oz jar)
Hamburger buns for serving
Directions:
1. Place meat and onion in crock pot.
2. Mix together salt, pepper, broth, salad dressing, and Au Jus mix in a medium bowl. Pour over meat.
3. Add peppers and juice.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
5. Remove meat from crock pot and slice or shred.
6. Place meat, peppers, and onions on hamburger bun or slice of bread for open-faced sandwiches.
7. Ladle juice over top.