French Dip Sandwiches (OR Pot Roast!) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 -5 lbs chuck roast
1 (10 1/2 oz) can beef broth ( consider 2 for larger roasts)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 large sweet onion (or 1 medium but i prefer the 2 large quarters for their fit in the pot)
1 tsp salt (himalayan pink if you have it!)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp thyme
1 tbsp oregano
3 -6 garlic cloves ( gently crushed)
1 bay leaf
6 medium red potatoes (halved )
1/2 lb baby carrots
water , if necessary
roll , of choice
provolone cheese (sliced

Directions:

Sprinkle half of the salt and pepper in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place meat in the pot and sprinkle remaining salt and pepper on top of roast.
Cut 1/2 onion in half again and wedge quarters in along the sides of the pot on either side of meat.
Add spices, bay leaf, and garlic cloves.
Pour in broth and soy.
Top with as many potatoes and carrots as you would like.
Cook high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Add water whenever necessary to keep meat covered. If cooking unattended, start with roughly an inch of covering.
Remove potatoes, carrots and onion with slotted spoon and set aside to enjoy as side dishes, or have onion on sandwiches. Find that pesky bay leaf and discard. Shred meat in place in the pot (or remove, shred, and return if you prefer).
Serve on rolls with cheese of choice. Ladle liquid for dipping if desired, or serve sandwiches wet. May need to stretch with water or additional beef broth. If you are lucky, you'll be one of the ones who get a chunk of garlic in your sandwich! MMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
Turn pot off for immediate serving, or turn to keep warm setting if you would like to keep meat perfect for a potluck or buffet.
Experiment! Use more or fewer potatoes, carrots, or onions. These are my preferences, but don't be shy about doing your own thing! I recommend at least some potatoes to pull some of the salt. You can always add more salt later to your taste. I do this in part because I LOVE the flavor imparted from the Himalayan pink salt! If you have never tried it, it has a very rich mineral flavor. I have also experimented successfully with other adds such as celery, turnips, etc. Have fun with it!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	993.32 Kcal (4159 kJ)
Calories from fat	572.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	63.56g	98%
Cholesterol	217.73mg	73%
Sodium	2012.8mg	84%
Potassium	1974.25mg	42%
Total Carbs	42.18g	14%
Sugars	5.92g	24%
Dietary Fiber	6.29g	25%
Protein	59.28g	119%
Vitamin C	22.6mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	9.3mg	52%
Calcium	88.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.84 Kcal (678 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.36g	98%
Cholesterol	35.47mg	73%
Sodium	327.94mg	84%
Potassium	321.66mg	42%
Total Carbs	6.87g	14%
Sugars	0.97g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	25%
Protein	9.66g	119%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	1.5mg	52%
Calcium	14.5mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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