Easy French Dip Sandwiches

This simple crock-pot recipe makes for a wonderful dinner any night of the week!

~4 lb boneless beef roast (sirloin is best)
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tsp beef bouillon
1 bay leaf
3 whole black peppercorns
1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
8 sourdough or french sandwich rolls
mayonnaise
sliced provolone cheese (optional)

Remove and discard visible fat from roast. Place trimmed roast in a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, water, bay leaf, and spices. Pour mixture over roast, then cover and cook on low heat for 8-12 hours, or until meat is very tender.

Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Remove meat from crock pot, reserving broth. Shred meat with a fork, and distribute on mayo-spreaded rolls. Top with sliced provolone and toast open-faced in hot oven about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and rolls are warmed through. Serve with reserved broth for dipping.

Yield: about 8 sandwiches

Time to Make: about 20 minutes after 8-12 hours in slow cooker

Source: Angela Peterson Hoffman