Crockpot Italian Beef

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SERVINGS 14

From Light & Tasty

"I make this beef in the slow cooker when I'm having a party so I don't have to spend the whole time in the kitchen," reports Lori Hayes, Venice, Florida. "The meat smells so delicious, I can hardly keep my husband from helping himself ahead of time!" For a robust sandwich, serve the shredded beef on a roll spread with horseradish sauce.

INGREDIENTS

1 boneless beef top round roast (4 pounds)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon each salt, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, dried parsley flakes and pepper
1 bay leaf
14 French rolls (5 inches long)


DIRECTIONS

Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the water and seasonings; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is very tender. Discard bay leaf. Remove meat and shred with a fork. Skim fat from cooking juices; return meat to slow cooker. Serve on rolls. Yield: 14 servings.


NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3 ounces cooked beef and 1/4 cup juice with roll) equals 386 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 557 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 34 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.