Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

  • 5

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water or beef broth; (beef broth adds richness)
  • 1 teaspoonSalt
  • 1 teaspoonBlack Pepper; ground
  • 1 teaspoonDried oregano
  • 1 teaspoonDried basil
  • 1 teaspoonOnion salt
  • 1 teaspoonDried parsley
  • 1 teaspoonGarlic powder
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 packagedry Italian dressing mix
  • 2 1/2 poundrump roast or chuck roast; (chuck shreds better)

Preparation

Step 1

Original recipe makes 5 Servings

; (beef broth adds richness)

dry Italian dressing mix

Combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. Stir well, and bring to a boil. (You can also simply toss it in the microwave and heat for a few minutes). Place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat. Cover, and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours. If cooking on low, at the 8 hour mark, use two forks to shred the meat, and then let it continue the rest of the cooking time (if cooking on high, do at about 1/2 hour left); this allows the flavors to really soak into the meat. When done, remove bay leaf.

dry Italian dressing mix