Mississippi Pot Roast and Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 3-5 lb beef chuck roast
  • pepperoninci, whole or sliced
  • beef bouillon
  • Can also add:
  • Beef aus jus packet
  • Ranch dressing packet, dry
  • butter
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Spices if you want (though totally optional):
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • half an onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup brine from the giardiniera (optional)
  • Crusty bread — Fazio’a Ciabatta Hoagies from Dierbergs were perfect for this
  • Provolone, sliced - lots!!

Instructions

Place beef in crockpot and add beef bouillon and pepperonincini. Cook on low for 5-7 hours, or till meat can be easily shredded.

Serve with crusty bread and provolone and beef aus jus!

Instant Pot variation: Combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure for about 60 minutes. Natural pressure release for 10-20 minutes.