MACHACA BEEF DIP SANDWICHES

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The winning combination of beef, cumin, chili powder and the spicy heat of chipotle peppers makes these sandwiches game-day food at its finest! -Karol Chandler-Ezell, Nacogdoches, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup water
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 envelope au jus gravy mix
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 French rolls, split
Guacamole and salsa, optional

Steps:

Place roast in a 3- to 4-qt. slow cooker; top with onion. Combine the broth, water, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, gravy mix, Creole seasoning, chili powder and cumin; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred beef with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place meat on rolls. Serve with guacamole or salsa if desired and the cooking juices. Freeze option: Freeze individual portions of cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Serve on rolls, with guacamole and salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.