crockpot pot roast dip sandwiches

i must say... out of all the recipes i've posted, this one is definitely one of my all-time faves... if not my actual favorite... to quote the hubs, "if i ordered this at a restaurant, it would be the only thing i ever ate at that restaurant again... and i would go to that restaurant a lot..." so, with that being said, this has become a staple on our weekly menus. we have this at least once every couple weeks. and, the best part, is it cooks itself in the crockpot! what's better than that?! NOTHING! read on and make this for dinner TONIGHT...

ingredients:
3/4 to 1 cup of water, or as needed
1 (.9 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
1 (2 - 2.5 pound) beef chuck roast - get one bigger than what you think you'll actually eat b/c it shrinks up quite a bit when it cooks...
hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
EITHER 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese OR sliced provolone

(sideways pictures again... WHY?! ugh)

directions:
1. stir together water, onion soup mix, and au jus mix in a slow cooker. add beef, cover, and cook on high for 5 hours or until tender.

 MEAT! (i got a big roast and cut it in half... but i kinda wish i had cooked the entire thing...)

2. when the beef is tender, shred the meat with two forks, and continue cooking in low for 1-2 hours.

when it's finished, it looks DELICIOUS!

3. to serve, open the hoagie buns, and spoon meat mixture into the center. sprinkle with mozzarella or layer with provolone and serve. (i've taken pictures of it served both ways...)

seriously. so delicious. try it asap. you'll be SO HAPPY you did.


fin.