Italian Beef Sandwiches

I'm drooling at the thought of these delicious sandwiches. So easy, so tender, so savory. I'm not even a sandwich person but I love me a good hot sandwich. My husband and kids LOVED these. I used leftover meat to make beef enchiladas and they were phenomenal! Serve with a fresh garden salad or green steamed veggie. Serves 8 +.

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients:

2 1/2 - 5 lb beef chuck roast
3 c beef broth
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp garlic salt
1 bay leaf
1 7-oz package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix

package hogie type buns
sliced cheese of your choice
additional topping options: sautéed mushrooms, sliced onion, sliced pepperoncini, sliced bell peppers

Directions:

1. Place roast in slow cooker. Bring water and seasonings to a boil in large sauce pan, mixing well. Pour juice over roast. Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High 4 to 6 hours. An hour or so before completion, remove bay leaf and shred meat.
2. Place sliced cheese on one side of  hogie buns and place under pm broiler, open-faced, until browned and cheese is melted (you could butter the other side of the bread before broiling). Heap shredded beef and any additional toppings on each bun. Use juices to dip. mmmmmmm....and enjoy!