Italian Beef Sandwiches

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   Heat a medium sized skillet, add the canola oil and brown the roast for 4 to 5 minutes on all sides then remove to a serving platter.

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   In the same oil saute the Italian sausage links until well browned on all sides then remove to the platter.

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4. 4

   Combine all the ingredients for the seasoning mix and when the meat is cool enough to handle, evenly rub the spice mix into the browned roast.

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   Using a slow cooker, scatter the garlic, onion, peppers, Worcestershire, white wine and tomatoes over the bottom of the cooking chamber.

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   Place the seasoned meat directly on top of the vegetables, then stuff the sausage links on either side of the roast.

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   Carefully add about 4 cups of beef stock to the crock pot just enough to cover the meat but not overflowing.

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   (Add enough that you feel comfortable with in cooking and reserve the rest to add later if needed.)

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   Cover the cooker and set the temperature to low or high.

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    Low will cook the meat in about 10 to 12 hours, whereas high will cook the meat in 5 to 6 hours or until the meat is tender and can be either shredded or sliced.

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    To serve the beef, remove the roast from the casserole to a serving platter and carefully shred or thinly slice.

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    Return the meat back to the casserole, re-season if necessary, then using a kitchen tong equally divide on to some hard rolls and serve with some sweet peppers or giardiniera.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.