GOURMET BARBECUE BEEF SANDWICHES

Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches image

These beef sandwiches were a tradition in my family on winter vacations after a long day of snow skiing, but they're a hit anytime we make them. Serving the savory barbecue beef on croissants with melty provolone cheese makes the sandwiches a little more special. -Katie Anderson, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup barbecue sauce
12 croissants, split
12 slices provolone cheese
Optional ingredients: Tomato slices, lettuce leaves and red onion slices

Steps:

Rub roast with salt and pepper. Place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Slice beef; return beef and cooking juices to slow cooker. Add barbecue sauce; heat through. Place croissant bottoms on a baking sheet; top with cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Top with beef; if desired, serve with optional toppings. Replace croissant tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.