Boardwalk Italian Beef Sandwich



INGREDIENTSboardwalk-italian-sandwich
  • 3-lb beef-sirloin tri tip (rump roast), trimmed of visible fat
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 jar (11 or 12 oz) pepperoncini peppers, sliced (reserve 1/2 cup juice)
  • 7 ounces Italian salad dressing mix
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 loaves Rosemary focaccia bread (Cut lengthwise in half)
  • Serve with: arugula and tomato slices

DIRECTIONS
  • Place beef and onion in a 3 1/2-qt or larger slow-cooker.
  • Add water, pepper juice, salad dressing mix and garlic. (If you have time, cover and place in the refrigerator to let beef marinate for several hours, turning occasionally.)
  • Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or until beef is very tender.
  • Brush cut sides of rolls with some of the cooking liquid.
  • Transfer beef to cutting board; slice thinly.
  • Serve between bread with arugula, sliced tomatoes and sliced peppers.

**Can be made ahead for a quick lunch special.
**Leave whole and sell by weight!
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