Classic Italian Beef Sandwiches

Name: Classic Italian Beef Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef chuck roast; 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 3 cups beef broth; 1 jar mild or hot giardiniera; 6 crusty Italian rolls; 6 slices provolone cheese

These hearty sandwiches feature slow cooked, melt in your mouth beef served on crusty rolls with plenty of savory au jus.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

8 hours

Total

8 hours 10 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a homemade Italian beef sandwich to bring the family together for a cozy dinner. This recipe creates beef so tender that it practically falls apart when you touch it with a fork. It is the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening or when you want to feed a hungry crowd.

My best tip for this recipe is to let the beef rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding it. This keeps all those delicious juices inside the meat so every bite stays moist and full of flavor. Don't forget to toast your buns slightly so they can stand up to the extra broth.

🧺 Ingredients

3 pounds beef chuck roast
1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 cups beef broth
1 jar mild or hot giardiniera
6 crusty Italian rolls
6 slices provolone cheese

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Place the beef roast into your slow cooker.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Italian seasoning, dried oregano, and garlic powder.
3
Pour the broth mixture over the beef.
4
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the meat is very tender.
5
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
6
Return the shredded meat to the juices in the slow cooker to keep it warm.
7
Split the Italian rolls and place a slice of provolone cheese on each.
8
Toast the rolls in the oven until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.
9
Pile the beef onto the toasted rolls and top with a spoonful of giardiniera.
10
Serve with a small bowl of the cooking juices on the side for dipping.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover beef in an airtight container with plenty of the cooking liquid to keep it moist for up to three days. For the best texture, reheat the meat gently in a pan on the stove. These sandwiches are great served with a side of crispy oven fries.

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