Crockpot Beef Sandwiches

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Crock pot Italian beef sandwich recipe using a chuck roast, beef consommé and seasonings.

Chicago is famous for Italian Beef Sandwiches, so naturally being from Chicago I know a good beef sandwich when I eat one. Every time we travel back to Chicago, going out for a “beef” is on the must-do list! The real kicker with these sandwiches is the au jus (the liquid for dipping) and the giardiniera (the vegetable toppings). So naturally, while scrolling Pinterest, I found this recipe I knew I had to give it a try! Although I most definitely wouldn’t call it a Chicago Beef, I would call it AMAZING and a definite new family favorite recipe! 

Crock pot Italian beef sandwich recipe using a chuck roast, beef consommé and seasonings.

Crock pot Italian beef sandwich recipe using a chuck roast, beef consommé and seasonings.
Crock pot Italian beef sandwich recipe using a chuck roast, beef consommé and seasonings.

Man are these GOOD! I really mean it! All of my kids loved them and asked to take the leftovers for lunch the next 2 days!! The best part is they were so easy to make! Stick it in the crockpot and get on with your day – come home to an amazing dinner!

Here’s the recipe!

Crockpot Beef Sandwiches
 
Recipe Type: Dinner
Author: Stephanie – Gathered In The Kitchen
Ingredients
  • 3 lb beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 French rolls or hoagie buns
  • 12 slices provolone cheese
  • Slow Cooker
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup Coke NOT diet
  • 2 cans beef consommé 10.5 oz. cans
  • 1/4 cup dry minced onions
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Using two forks or tongs to hold roast, sear on all sides until lightly browned. Add to slow cooker and top with all remaining Slow Cooker ingredients.
  2. Cook on LOW for 4 hours then remove roast to a cutting board. Thinly slice roast across the grain. Place sliced meat back in slow cooker and continue to cook on LOW for 1-2 additional hours.
  3. When ready to serve, remove roast and strain fat from broth for dipping.
  4. Split rolls and line the bottoms on a baking tray. Top each half with beef followed by 2 slices cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F or until cheese is melted. Serve with reserved au jus.
 
Crock pot Italian beef sandwich recipe using a chuck roast, beef consommé and seasonings.

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Crock pot Italian beef sandwich recipe using a chuck roast, beef consommé and seasonings.

2 Comments

  1. Barbara L Gitter says:

    Is a Black Angus chuck roast good for hot beef sandwiches made in a crock pot? Or should I just stay with a regular chuck???

    1. Hi Barbara, I’ver personally never used black Angus chuck so I can’t really comment on that…but if you give it a try, I’d love to hear how it goes!

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