BALSAMIC BEEF HOAGIES

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All my boys (big and small) like sandwiches, and balsamic beef is a welcome change from pulled barbecue chicken. We use leftovers in quesadillas, on pizza or with rice. You can find more family-friendly recipes at my blog, theseasonedmom.com. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds)
SANDWICHES:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
8 hoagie buns, split and toasted
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. Place roast in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour broth mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 5-6 hours., Remove roast; shred beef with 2 forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return beef and cooking juices to slow cooker; heat through., Spread mayonnaise on buns. Using tongs, place beef on buns; top with tomatoes and basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 26g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 669mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.