Slow Cooker Italian Sandwiches
Happy Monday! Howdy, Slow Cookerers! I hope everyone is doing well and that you enjoyed your Father's Day weekend. We sure did! I want to give you the head's up that since the kids are all done schooling for summer break, and we are trying to stay off "devices," I might be a bit slower than normal when answering emailed questions. thank you for understanding! 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) 8 hoagie rolls (I use gluten free bread) 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 herbs—try 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 you’d 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. Happy slow cooking steph "If we could look into each other's hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care." 🙏 I appreciate your friendship/support at: https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey -Sugar 😘 _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
