2008 Italian Beef on Rolls

By boandozzy

2/3 cup beef mixture on 1 roll equals 326 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 572 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

Originally published as Italian Beef on Rolls in Light & Tasty August/September 2007, p58

Ingredients

• 1 beef sirloin tip roast (2 pounds)
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 8 hard rolls, split

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 505mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place the roast in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, water and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices; shred beef and return to the slow cooker. Serve on rolls. Yield: 8 servings.