Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Beef roast is slow-cooked for hours in a savory broth of Italian seasonings and tangy pepperoncini peppers until it shreds effortlessly. Piled high on crusty French rolls and dipped in its own "jus," it offers a burst of savory and vinegary flavor. This Chicago-style classic is perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal hands-on effort.

Prep 15 minCook 475 minTotal 490 minUpdated Jul 3, 2026490 minLow CarbVegetarianVeganGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Beef roast is slow-cooked for hours in a savory broth of Italian seasonings and tangy pepperoncini peppers until it shreds effortlessly. Piled high on crusty French rolls and dipped in its own "jus," it offers a burst of savory and vinegary flavor. This Chicago-style classic is perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal hands-on effort.

Ingredients

  • 37.78 g Rump Roast
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Parsley Flake
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flake
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. Combine roast, water, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, parsley flakes, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and black pepper together in a slow cooker.
  2. Cook in the slow cooker set to Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaves and shred meat using two forks.

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