Classic Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
Classic Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches deliver tender, pull-apart chuck roast infused with tangy pepperoncini and herbaceous Italian seasoning. Juicy and richly seasoned, the beef piles onto soft buns for a hearty, satisfying bite with gentle heat and briny brightness. Ideal for game day, casual dinners, or feeding a crowd with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 78 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 25
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the roast in a slow cooker and rub the dressing mix over the top. Pour the water around the roast. Cover and cook on High until the meat is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
- 2
Remove the meat and shred it with two forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker; add the pepperoncini and as much pepperoncini juice as you prefer for extra flavor. Cover and cook for 1 more hour.
- 3
Serve on buns.
- Calories 560.69 kcal High 28%
- Protein 56.37 g Good Source 113%
- Carbohydrate 50.91 g 19%
- Total Fat 14.87 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 3.06 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.69 mg High 50%
- Sodium 828.59 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 3.28 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 5.58 g --
- Added Sugars 9.22 g Moderate 18%
- Calcium 113.43 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 7.87 mg Good Source 44%
- Potassium 106.07 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.46 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 6 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chuck Roast, Hamburger Bun, Italian Dressing Mix, and Pepperoncini. Each serving provides about 560.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are Chuck Roast, Hamburger Bun, Italian Dressing Mix, Pepperoncini, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches?
- About 6 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 560.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Classic Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches healthy?
- Classic Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 560.69 calories and 56.37 g of protein, or 113% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 828.59 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.06 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.22 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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