To make Italian beef in the crock pot, you start with a good cut of beef—often a chuck roast or rump roast ... this crock pot recipe is sure to be a hit. You can serve just about anything ...

This is a really important step because it locks in juices and flavor. Transfer roast to the slow cooker or heavy-duty oven roaster. In the same skillet used to brown the roast, cook the onion ...