Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Sunday, July 13, 2014

Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

We are visiting family for the weekend.  My lovely sister-in- law suggested with a smile, that perhaps it would be in the best interest of my blog if I cooked while here.  Of course I was more than happy to oblige and I packed up my crockpot with spices and ingredients. I feel like a traveling chef. Actually the meal was a joint effort.  I simply supplied the entree. This crockpot meal is unbelievably easy. It smelled great all day.  

Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches
printable recipe

3 c. Beef stock
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 pkg. Italian salad dressing mix
1 bay leaf
1 4-5 lb. chuck roast
Semi-hard rolls
Sliced provolone

In a medium saucepan combine the stock with all spices but the bay leaf.
Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes.

Place the meat in a 4-6 qt. crockpot.

Pour stock mixture over the meat. Cover and cook 4-6 hours on high, or 8-10 hours on low.
Shred meat with 2 forks.  Remove any fat and gristle. Return shredded beef to the crockpot and let simmer 15 minutes.
Serve on split buns with provolone.

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