Name: Slow Cooker Shredded Italian Beef
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless chuck roast; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder; 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, depending on spice preference; 8 pepperoncini peppers, from a jar. Chopped; 10 mild banana pepper rings, from a jar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks

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Making Slow Cooker Italian Beef is the easiest! Chuck Roast cooks low and slow in the crockpot and results in a tangy, slightly spicy, shredded Italian Beef that your family will love. Perfect on its own or in hoagie buns for Italian Beef Sandwiches.

Why I love this Recipe

Only 5 Minutes of Prep!
Just a Few Simple Ingredients
Versatile - Italian beef can be served in sandwiches, with sides, or even in a loaded potato.

Ingredients you'll need for Crockpot Italian Beef:

Chuck Roast - I also love to cook this cut of beef in the oven using this Tender Chuck Roast in Oven recipe.
White Vinegar - gives the shredded beef a little tang
Spices - Dried minced onion, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes
Pepperoncini peppers - just from a jar
Banana Pepper Rings - the mild ones from a jar
Butter - a few tablespoons to pat on top for extra flavor.

cooked chuck roast with peppers in slow cooker

How To Make this Slow Cooker Italian Beef Recipe

Add to Slow Cooker - Season up your chuck roast with salt and pepper then add all ingredients to the slow cooker. If you really want extra flavor, then you can brown the chuck roast in a hot skillet for a few minutes on each side first.
Slow Cook - Now let your crockpot do the work and cook on low for 8 hours.
Shred and Serve - At the end of cooking, the chuck roast will practically fall apart and easily shred. You can even shred it right in the slow cooker to keep things simple.

If you don't want to wait 8 hours for the Italian beef, try this variation for Instant Pot Shredded Beef.

How To Serve

Shredded Italian Beef is so versatile! There are so many ways to serve it - here are some of my favorites:

I love it on its own with a side of potatoes and vegetables.
A classic serving idea is using the Slow Cooker Italian Beef for sandwiches! Serve in hoagie buns. It's great as is or topped with provolone cheese slices.
Piled into a loaded baked potato!

Leftovers, Storage, Freezing, and Reheating

Storage: I recommend storing the leftover shredded beef in the juices to keep it nice and juicy. You can store it in an airtight container int he fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze the shredded beef (again with some juices) in an airtight freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat: The thawed Italian Beef can be reheated in a slow cooker, in a pot on the stove, or even in the microwave.

Italian beef sandwiches made in the crockpot

Other Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes

Slow Cooker Korean Beef - Super tender and takes just a few minutes to prep. Just dump a chuck roast and a simple Korean-inspired sauce in the crock pot to make a delicious shredded beef.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - Cooking a pork shoulder in your crockpot with barbecue sauce and spices results in super tender and flavorful shredded pork. Pile the bbq pulled pork on some buns and top with your favorite coleslaw.
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken - Only 5 ingredients and perfect for meal prep. A super easy chicken breast recipe that the whole family will love.

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