Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches

By awright0511

NUTRITION per serving: 329 Calories; 10g Fat; 39g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 99mg Cholesterol; 297mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat. Points: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup diced red onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, trimmed
• 4 whole grain burger buns, split and lightly toasted

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine water with next 9 ingredients (black pepper through bay leaf); blend well and bring to a simmer. Place steak in a slow cooker and pour hot spice mixture on top. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. When done, remove bay leaf, shred meat with two forks and serve on burger buns.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Corn on the cob and a big salad tossed with Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette (see recipe).