Italian Beef Sandwiches on Whole Wheat Rolls

With Christmas less than a week away, I am sure you are going to be quite busy all week preparing for this weekend's festivities. Crockpot meals are going to be a lifesaver for you during this hectic time. These sandwiches are incredibly delicious and so simple to make. The best part about sandwiches is that they are so filling that you don't really need to serve them with anything else except a small serving of fresh fruit.

Italian Beef Sandwiches on Whole Wheat Rolls
Serves 6-8 sandwiches
Adapted by: http://eatathomecooks.com/2009/05/italian-beef-sandwiches-in-the-crockpot.html

Ingredients:
1 roast (I use rump roast and about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds) - trim any visible fat off the roast
1 packet of dry italian seasoning (usually found near the mayo/salad dressing stuff)
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablesoon granulated sugar
1 can reduced sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package of brown gravy mix (mix with 1 cup of water) OR 1 jar of beef gravy
1 green bell pepper - sliced in thin strips
1 small jar pepperoccinis with juice

Directions:
-In a bowl, combine all ingredients except the roast and pepperoccinis, and mix together well.
-Place trimmed roast in the bottom of a slow cooker and pour the mixture on top of it.
-Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours
-Shred the beef and serve on whole wheat rolls with pepperoccinis
-Use the sauce from the slow cooker to dip your sandwich like an au jus sandwich

Enjoy! :)