Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
Howdy, Slow Cookerers! I hope everyone is doing well and that your week has started off nicely. NOW. I know I sound like a broken record but I REALLY want to make sure you remember to use your crockpots this summer -- it truly is the best way to cook when you are trying to keep the kitchen cool! Italian Beef Sandwiches serves 8 (if you'd like to serve more, use a larger roast. Aim for about 1/2 pound per person) 3 to 4 pound beef rump roast 1 onion, sliced in rings 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons dried basil 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon anise 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes (undrained) 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer (Redbridge, by Anheuser Busch is gluten free) *Sugar's Note: Corona is also a good one to use but you can use any kind of beer you want, you won't taste it. 8 hoagie rolls (I use gluten free bread) *Sugar's Note, Pita breads is a great option as well 8 slices of mozzarella cheese The Directions. Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Put the meat into your cooker (frozen is okay). Top with sliced onion, and all the dried herbs and spices. It will seem like there are way too many herbstry not to worry. Add the entire can of tomatoes and bottle of beer. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until meat shreds easily with two large forks. Shred the meat completely, and stir well. Serve on toasted rolls with melted mozzarella cheese, or you can use provolone if you are extra fancy! The Verdict. Having a party? This is a fantastic pot-luck meal, or game day feast. The resulting meat is fall-apart tender and nicely seasoned. The cayenne provides a bit of a kick, but not enough to bother sensitive palates. If youd like more heat, sliced pickled jalapeño peppers works great as an additional sandwich topping. I sent the leftover meat home with my friend Sharyl, and she reported back that her three kids LOVED their sandwiches the next day. Sandwiches are a great way to make a piece of meat stretch a bit farther, or just as a "different" way to serve the same food. If your family usually has a Spaghetti and Meatball night once a week, cook the meatballs in sauce in the slow cooker and then serve on toasted buns with a slice of cheese. It's essentially the "same" dinner, but with a different twist. Sandwiches are also a fantastic way to use up last night's leftovers. Have a happy day, and happy Slow Cooking!! "Give me faith and strength when I reside in shadows and may the negativity of others leave me unaffected as your Sun sets in the west. Keep me and mine safe as the Moon rules the sky" -Sugar Lopez https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
