Makes: 16 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 80 – 100 minutes
Ingredients
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 t salt
1/4 t freshly ground pepper
1 (4 lb.) beef bottom round roast
4 lg green peppers
1 T instant beef bouillon granules
1 t dried Italian seasoning
1/2 t dried oregano leaves
1/2 t crushed red pepper
1/4 c water
16 pieces (6″ each) crusty Italian or French bread, split
Directions
- Preheat grill to 300 degrees.
- Combine garlic, salt and pepper; rub evenly over roast.
- Place roast on rack in open roasting pan.
- Insert roast meat thermometer so bulb is centered in the thickest part. Do not add water. Do not cover.
- Cook until meat thermometer registers 135ºF. Allow 20-25 minutes per pound.
- Remove roast to a large platter.
- Pour drippings into 1 cup measure; skim off fat and discard.
- Reserve drippings.
- Cover roast and refrigerate until chilled.
- Meanwhile, place green peppers on rack in broiler pan.
- Broil for 10-15 minutes, or until skins blister, turn occasionally.
- Place peppers in paper bag; close, and let stand 15-20 minutes.
- Remove loosened skin and cut peppers in 3/4 inch strips; reserve.
- To prepare seasoned cooking liquid:
- Add water to drippings to equal 5 cups.
- Combine drippings, bouillon granules, Italian seasoning, oregano and red pepper in Dutch oven or large saucepan.
- Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, carve roast across the grain into very thin slices or slice with meat slicer.
- Add sliced beef to seasoned liquid; cover and heat through. Do not overcook.
- Place reserved green pepper strips and 1/4cup water in large saucepan or skillet.
- Simmer for 2 minutes; drain.
- Serve beef on crusty bread, and top with seasoned gravy and green peppers. Yields 16 sandwiches.