Sweet Onion & Pepper Beef Sandwiches with Au Jus

By bubbles7380

MAKES 8 TO 10 SERVINGS
HIGH 6-1/4 TO 7-1/4 HOURS OR LOW 8-1/4 TO 9-1/4 HOUR

Ingredients

• 3 to 3-1/2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces
• 2 medium sweet onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 2 red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips
• 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup no salt added tomato paste
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 to 10 French bread rolls, split, warmed
• Reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, pepperoncini, pepper rings, assorted olives

Preparation

Step 1

Place onions in 5-1/2 quart slow cooker; top with beef, then pepper slices. Combine beef broth, tomato paste, soy sauce and garlic; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 6 to 7 hours or LOW 8 to 9 hours or until beef is fork-tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary.
Serve beef and vegetables in rolls with toppings, as desired. Serve au jus for dipping, if desired.