Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

This is my favorite Italian beef recipe, handed down to me from an old neighbor in Illinois. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. Serve with French rolls and pepperoncinis.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1 (6 pound) rump roast
• ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine roast, water, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, parsley flakes, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and black pepper together in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Cook in the slow cooker set to Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaves and shred meat using two forks.