Easy Italian Roast Beef for Sandwiches (Crock Pot)

"I came up with this after looking at everyone else's recipes and realizing I was missing at least one ingredient for every one I wanted to make. The result was the following and my family loved it."
 
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photo by Caroline Cooks
Ready In:
10hrs 15mins
Ingredients:
4
Serves:
8
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ingredients

  • 4 lbs bottom round beef roast
  • 8 ounces balsamic vinaigrette or 8 ounces olive oil and vinegar dressing
  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
  • italian seasoning
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directions

  • Place roast in crock pot.
  • Pour dressing on top and then sprinkle with onion soup mix.
  • Place lid on crock pot and cook on low for about 10 hours.
  • Remove meat from au jus and shred or slice.
  • Place meat back in juices and sprinkle top with Italian seasoning; stir.
  • Serve on toasted kaiser rolls.

Questions & Replies

  1. I have a large group coming for dinner. Can I cook a 6 pound roast on high? If so, how many hours should I cook it for?
     
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Reviews

  1. I had a Pike's Peak Roast, a cut I had never done before and chose to make it this way because I thought the cut would benefit from a slow roast. Well the good news was that I loved this and thought it was fabulous especially served on rolls with a slice of provolone cheese. The bad news was that I was the only person in my family that felt that way. :-( I used a commercial dried tomato balsamic vinaigrette and it was simply smashing. I may try this again with the family; sometimes things just grow on them. I also might try serving it over rice or noodles because the sauce this stuff lives in is unbelievably good. Thanks, Karen, for sharing this tasty idea.
     
  2. Loved it! -and so easy. Wonderful flavor. I halved the recipe and almost overcooked the roast! I'll make it again using a 2 lbs roast and check the meat at about 6-8 hours.
     
  3. My family absolutely loved this recipe! The beef is sooooo tender. Scrumptious on the Kaiser rolls with cole slaw!
     
  4. This was really good and the meat came out super tender, but a bit strong in flavor. I think next time I will cut the balsalmic vinegar in half and add more olive oil.
     
  5. Outstanding with 5 stars, Karen!!!! This was extra delicious and eeeeeasy! Thanks for posting, Caroline
     
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