Spicy Italian Beef

1. 1

   Season beef roast liberally with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, brown the beef on all sides in the olive oil over medium high heat.

3. 3

   Place roast in large crock pot with whole, peeled garlic cloves all around the meat.

4. 4

   Deglaze the skillet with the beef broth, scraping all the bits from the bottom of the pan.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the oregano, basil, pepper flakes, salt and granulated garlic over the meat.

6. 6

   Pour the liquid and all the bits from the skillet over the meat.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.

8. 8

   Put the crock in the refrigerator overnight (optional, but makes it easier to slice the meat).

9. 9

   To serve: Slice meat thinly and heat in the defatted broth in a pan on the stove.

10. 10

    Pile on crusty rolls with sauteed onions and peppers and pass the broth to dip the sandwiches.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.