TEX-MEX BEEF SANDWICHES

Tex-Mex Beef Sandwiches image

Everyone loves these when I serve them. The cocoa is a surprise ingredient that adds a depth of flavor. It's hard to identify, so I'm often asked "what's that interesting taste?" -Brenda Theisen, Addison, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
1 envelope burrito seasoning
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 large green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup ketchup
8 hoagie buns, split

Steps:

Cut roast in half. Combine burrito seasoning and cocoa; rub over meat. Place peppers and onion in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker; top with meat. Combine broth and ketchup; pour over meat., Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Skim fat. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1061mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 43g protein.