Slow Cooked Italian Beef Hoagies

The Italian roast beef for these Slow Cooked Italian Beef Hoagies is cooked low and slow until it’s fall apart tender. Serve it on warm toasted hoagie rolls topped with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and parsley, for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.

Easy Slow Cooked Italian Beef Hoagies Recipe

Pot roasts cook to perfection in a slow cooker. The all day slow simmering works magic on inexpensive cuts of meat, and turns them into a carnivore’s sheer joy. While pot roasts, along with fried chicken, are classic Sunday supper fare it’s nice to take them beyond the expected flavor combination from time to time. Variety is the spice of life, right? This roast is smothered with classic Italian herbs and seasoned tomatoes. Serve on warmed hoagie rolls and it’s meal time in no-time. How to make easy slow cooker Italian Roast Beef with Tomatoes for Hoagies: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Prep the Crockpot – Spray a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Season the Italian Roast Beef – Drizzle beef chuck roast lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle on all sides with the zesty Italian salad dressing mix. Center roast in slow cooker. Drizzle roast with Worcestershire sauce.
• Veggies and Spices – Arrange green pepper and onion over the roast. Season the peppers and onions per the recipe.
• Canned Tomatoes – Pour the diced tomatoes over the vegetables then drizzle with tomato sauce
• Cover and Simmer – Place lid firmly on slow cooker. Slow cook on low per the recipe until fork tender.
• Thicken the Sauce – Pour the drippings from the slow cooker into a medium saucepan and thicken using tomato paste to your taste.
• Shred the Italian Roast Beef – Use two forks to shred beef then, return the roast to the slow cooker, ladle sauce on top and gently stir.
• Serve on Warm Rolls – Keep Italian pot roast warm until serving on warm hoagie rolls with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

How to Make the Best Slow Cooked Italian Beef Hoagies Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Slow Cooker Italian Beef Hoagies: One 3-4 pound Chuck roast, olive oil, diced canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion, green bell pepper, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, dry Zesty Italian or classic salad dressing mix, fresh parsley hoagie rolls and grated Parmesan cheese for serving.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: 6 quart or similar size slow cooker, cutting board, sharp knife, measuring cups and spoons, forks for shredding the beef and various kitchen utensils.
• If you’d like to go the extra mile, season the roast and brown it on the stovetop in oil prior to placing it into the slow cooker. If there’s no time to do so, rest assured it will still be delicious.
• Italian seasoned tomatoes typically come seasoned with garlic, oregano and basil. I took this into consideration when I mention the amounts for the other ingredients.
• If you don’t have Italian seasoned tomatoes, you’ll need to adjust the amounts of seasonings to accommodate for the missing flavors.
• Variations: These beef hoagies are delicious finished simply with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and parsley. After assembling the hoagies, you could also top them with mozzarella, fontina or provolone cheese and melt under the oven broiler.
• Substitutions: You could add replace parsley with fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme to expand the flavor profile.
• Serve on warm, steamed hoagie rolls or hoagie rolls that have been buttered and toasted, the choice is yours.
• While this beef is designed for Italian beef sandwiches, you can also serve this tender chuck roast alongside mashed potatoes over creamy polenta as a beef ragu, with roasted asparagus or carrots or over ladled over your favorite cooked pasta with a wedge salad.
• Storage and Leftovers: Store Slow Cooked Italian Beef Hoagies chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in single servings in the microwave or reheat in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat.
• Freezer: You can also freeze this Italian Roast Beef with tomatoes for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

More Slow Cooker and Crockpot Recipes to Make

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• Crockpot Chicken and Dressing Casserole is sheer comfort.
• This Slow Cooked Cowboy Casserole is a one pot meal.
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• Slow Cooker Roast Chicken and Vegetables can be finished in the oven to crisp the skin.
• Crockpot Mac and Cheese will free up the oven on busy days.
• Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes are dressed to impress.
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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Slow Cooker
• Cutting Board
• Kitchen Utensils
• Cheese Grater