Machaca Beef Dip Sandwiches

The winning combination of beef, cumin, chili powder and the spicy heat of chipotle peppers makes these sandwiches game-day food at its finest!

—KAROL CHANDLER-EZELL NACOGDOCHES, TX



PREP: 20 MIN. • COOK: 8 HOURS • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)

1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth

1/2 cup water

3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped

1 tablespoon adobo sauce

1 envelope au jus gravy mix

1 tablespoon Creole seasoning

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

6 French rolls, split

Guacamole and salsa, optional

1. Place roast in a 3- to 4-qt. slow cooker; top with onion. Combine the broth, water, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, gravy mix, Creole seasoning, chili powder and cumin; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

2. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred beef with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place meat on rolls. Serve with cooking juices and guacamole or salsa if desired.

NOTE Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.