Italian Beef and Green Pepper Sandwiches

 

2-pound fresh beef brisket

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

1

can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1

teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1/4

teaspoon crushed red pepper

2

medium green bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips

12

slices crusty Italian or French bread, each about 1 inch thick

• 1 Trim excess fat from beef. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until both sides are brown.
• 2 Place beef in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except bell peppers and bread; pour over beef.
• 3 Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beef is tender.
• 4 Remove beef to cutting board; cut into thin slices.
• 5 Skim fat from beef juices in cooker if desired. Stir bell peppers into juices. Cover and cook on high heat setting 15 minutes. Return beef slices to cooker.
• 6 Place 2 slices of bread on each plate. Spoon beef mixture over bread.