Crockpot Italian Beef Sandwiches

[homecrew]

I am a mid-western transplant in the south. I seldom get back to Chicago for an Italian Beef so have started making my own. Doesn't come out exactly as Portillos but is mighty tasty. Makes my camping meal a little more special. I mix the spices up ahead at home and bring in a baggie.
 
1 Can Beef broth
1 Can water
1 t. salt
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried basil
1 t. black pepper
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. onion powder
1 t. parsley
1 bay leaf
2 pkgs Italian dressing (I use Good Seasons - Zesty) Can use 1 if you wish.
5 lb rump roast (or sirloin tip - whatever is cheapest)

1. Combine all items except roast in a saucepan. Stir well and bring to a boil.
2. Place roast in slow cooker and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 1/2 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours. When done, remove bay leaf and shred meat with a fork or slice thin.

Serve on rolls. (I toast mine) Optionally melt some mozzerella or provolone cheese on top and/or top with pepperoncinis.

[DK&3kids]

I am a mid-western transplant in the south. I seldom get back to Chicago for an Italian Beef so have started making my own. Doesn't come out exactly as Portillos but is mighty tasty. Makes my camping meal a little more special. I mix the spices up ahead at home and bring in a baggie.
 
 1 Can Beef broth
 1 Can water
 1 t. salt
 1 t. dried oregano
 1 t. dried basil
 1 t. black pepper
 1 t. garlic powder
 1 t. onion powder
 1 t. parsley
 1 bay leaf
 2 pkgs Italian dressing (I use Good Seasons - Zesty) Can use 1 if you wish.
 5 lb rump roast (or sirloin tip - whatever is cheapest)
 
 1. Combine all items except roast in a saucepan. Stir well and bring to a boil.
 2. Place roast in slow cooker and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
 3. Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 1/2 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours. When done, remove bay leaf and shred meat with a fork or slice thin.
 
 Serve on rolls. (I toast mine) Optionally melt some mozzerella or provolone cheese on top and/or top with pepperoncinis.

I made these for my family on our last trip....the kids BEG me weekly to make them at home!  Thanks for a great recipe!

[diane]

If you cut the roast into large stew size chunks you don't need quite as much cooking time .

[beacher]

Thanks homecrew,

This is a winner, and it's easy!  The kids love it and it's enough for at least three meals for four of us.  We kinda went the French Dip route, using the Au jus, YUM!