Simple Italian Beef Sandwiches

Name: Simple Italian Beef Sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds); 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 large onion, julienned; 1 large green pepper, julienned; 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 12 hamburger buns, split; 12 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese

“These sandwiches are fork-tender, mouthwatering good, and so easy to fix. They always get rave reviews!” Cher Schwartz - Ellisville, Missouri

Ingredients

1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds)
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, julienned
1 large green pepper, julienned
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
12 hamburger buns, split
12 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese

Directions

Cut roast in half; place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the broth, dressing mix and seasonings; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.
Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices; reserve 1 cup juices. Shred beef and return to slow cooker. Stir in reserved cooking juices; heat through.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender.
Using a slotted spoon, place beef on bun bottoms; layer with cheese and vegetables. Replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 346 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

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mother of 3

Dec 26, 2009

Made this for a small fellowship we attend. My husband said it was good and he's difficult to please. I omitted the onion and green pepper for ease of assembling the sandwiches. The cook avoids beef, so she can't comment on the taste.