Healthy Take on a French Dip Sandwich
Moe appeared on KFDM Channel 6 News in Beaumont to showcase a new Texas Beef Council recipe, harnessing the power of a slow cooker to help prepare a delicious, healthy meal with minimal active prep time. Watch the video or see the full recipe below.
Sweet Onion & Pepper Beef Sandwiches with Au Jus
Makes 8-10 Servings
Prep Time: 6 1/4 hr – 7 1/4 hr High, 8 1/4 hr – 9 1/4 hr Low
Ingredients
- 3 to 3-1/2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces
- 2 medium sweet onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2 red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips
- 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup no salt added tomato paste
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 to 10 French bread rolls, split, warmed
- Reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese, pepperoncini, pepper rings, assorted olives
Preparation
- Place onions in 5-1/2 quart slow cooker; top with beef, then pepper slices. Combine beef broth, tomato paste, soy sauce and garlic; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 6 to 7 hours or LOW 8 to 9 hours or until beef is fork-tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.) Skim fat from cooking liquid, if necessary.
- Serve beef and vegetables in rolls with toppings, as desired. Serve au jus for dipping, if desired.
Source: Texas Beef Council
