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This slow-cooked shredded beef is infused with Italian seasonings and works really well in sandwiches, lasagna, or served over pasta. If you're looking for a more barbecue flavor, omit Italian dressing and basil, then add your favorite premade sauce to the beef during the half hour of cooking.
Ingredients
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3 pounds (1 1/3 kilograms) beef roast, sirloin tip or rump roast
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1 envelope zesty Italian salad dressing
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1 cup (235 milliliters) beef broth
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2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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1/2 onion, sliced
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1/4 cup (60 milliliters) red wine
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2 teaspoons tomato paste
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4 to 5 basil leaves, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 to 2 teaspoons sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Steps to Make It
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In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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Cut away any excess fat on the surface of the roast.
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Sprinkle with salt and black pepper all over.
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Place into pan and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
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Transfer to slow cooker.
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Add remaining ingredients, cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours on a low setting.
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Add 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) of water to slow cooker if the liquid appears insufficient.
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To test, simply use a fork to check for doneness. Meat should literally fall away and shred easily. If it does this, then simply use 2 forks to separate the meat. If it is still tough, cook for an additional 2 hours and test again.
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For shredded barbecued beef, omit Italian dressing packet and basil leaves.
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Add barbecue sauce at the end of cook time. Remove beef from slow cooker, and discard all but 1/3 cup of liquid.
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Shred beef and return to cooker with your favorite bottled sauce.
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Stir through, secure lid and set to warm for 30 minutes before serving.
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These are best used in barbecue sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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748 | Calories |
47g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
70g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 5 to 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 748 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 47g | 60% |
Saturated Fat 18g | 89% |
Cholesterol 272mg | 91% |
Sodium 644mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 70g | |
Vitamin C 15mg | 75% |
Calcium 56mg | 4% |
Iron 6mg | 35% |
Potassium 862mg | 18% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |