Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients:

3 cups of boiling water
5 cubes of beef bouillon
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1½ teaspoons onion powder
1½ teaspoons dried oregano
1½ teaspoons dried parsley
1½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of most fat

Sandwich Fixin’s
8 hoagie rolls
16 slices provolone cheese
1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, sliced
1 (16 ounce) jar mild sliced pepper rings

Method:

1. Turn 6 quart slow cooker to high heat. Add boiling water, beef bouillon and Worcestershire. 
2. Combine remaining seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle over beef broth and whisk to combine. Add roast and flip to coat both sides. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low 8-10 hours. Shred beef by using two forks to pull it apart. Stir to coat all beef in the juices. Cook 1 additional hour covered. (Do not drain)
3. When ready to serve: Slice rolls in half, place on a baking sheet and broil in oven for 2-4 minutes until bread is lightly golden brown.
4. Scoop beef on toasted roll and top with 2 slices of provolone cheese. Place back on baking sheet and broil until cheese is melted. Top with red pepper slices and mild pepper rings.
5. Serve and enjoy.

SERVES 8 | ACTIVE TIME 20 Min | TOTAL TIME 5 Hours 20 Minutes