Italian Beef Hoagies

Total Time: 8 Hr 25 Min

Makes: 8 sandwiches

1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (3 to 4 pound) boneless beef round tip roast
1 cup Italian dressing
1/3 cup mild pepperoncini peppers
    (from 11.5-oz jar), coarsely chopped
8 hoagie buns, split, toasted
8 thinly sliced red bell pepper rings
8 slices (3/4 oz each) provolone cheese

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place onion and garlic.

If beef roast comes in netting or is tied, do not remove; place beef on onion. Pour dressing over beef.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.

Transfer beef to cutting board; remove netting if necessary. Cut beef into thin slices; return to cooker. Stir in pepperoncini. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated.

Spoon beef into toasted buns; top with bell pepper rings and cheese. Pour remaining liquid into 8 small custard cups; serve with sandwiches for dipping.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft)

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving (1 Sandwich) Calories 690 (Calories from Fat 220), Total Fat 25g (Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 1g), Cholesterol 135mg; Sodium 1230mg; Total Carbohydrate 55g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 12g), Protein 62g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 30%; Iron 45%

Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 7 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat

Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Pillsbury.