"healthified" Italian Beef Sandwiches

Total Time: 10 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 lbs bottom round beef roast or 3 lbs rump roast
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 cup fat-free italian salad dressing, not creamy
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 12 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted, if desired
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat italian cheese blend, shredded
• 3/4 cup roasted red pepper, from a jar, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup fresh basil leaf

Recipe

• 1 trim any visible fat from beef. cut beef into 4 pieces; place in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. top with onion and dressing. cover; cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours (or on high heat setting 5 to 6 hours) until beef is tender.
• 2 with slotted spoon, remove beef and onion from cooker; place on cutting board. cool slightly. shred beef, using 2 forks. reserve 1 cup liquid in cooker. (if desired, reserve remaining liquid to serve with sandwiches for dipping. to serve, heat liquid in small saucepan over low heat until hot.)
• 3 return shredded beef and onion to liquid in cooker. add vinegar; stir well. cover; cook on high heat setting 10 to 15 minutes or until heated.
• 4 to serve, spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture in each bun; top with cheese, roasted peppers and basil.