Italian Beef Sandwiches

It takes very little effort to make these delicious sandwiches—the slow cooker does all the hard work for you.

—CHER SCHWARTZ ELLISVILLE, MO

PREP: 20 MIN. COOK: 8 HOURS MAKES: 12 SERVINGS

1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 pounds)

3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth

1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon pepper

1 large onion, julienned

1 large green pepper, julienned

1/2 teaspoons olive oil

12 hamburger buns, split

12 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese

1. Cut roast in half; place in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Combine the broth, dressing mix and seasonings; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.

2. Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices; reserve 1 cup juices. Shred beef and return to slow cooker. Stir in reserved cooking juices; heat through.

3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onion and green pepper in oil until tender.

4. Using a slotted spoon, place beef on bun bottoms; layer with cheese and vegetables. Replace bun tops.

PER SERVING 346 cal., 12 g fat (5 g sat. fat), 79 mg chol., 707 mg sodium, 25 g carb., 2 g fiber, 32 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 1/2 starch, 1 fat.