Recipe(tried): Beef Brisket Sandwiches (crock pot)

It's not chipped beef, but this is a recipe for a fabulous beef brisket sandwich. This is a huge hit at my house and my guests love it and request it, too! I like to prepare as much of I can the night before and cook it all day in my slow cooker. This recipe is a slightly modified version of a recipe from Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook (c) 1999.

Italian Beef and Green Pepper Sandwiches
Yields: 6-10 sandwiches (depending on serving size)

2 lb. fresh beef brisket
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed beef broth
2-3 cloves finely chopped garlic
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. kosher or sea salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp. A-1 Steak sauce (or your favorite brand)
6-10 thin slices of Provolone
2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
6 to 10 Kaiser rolls, mini French bread loaves or 2 skinny baguettes

1. The night before:
Trim excess fat from beef. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until both sides are brown. Let cool and place in a container in the fridge overnight.

In an airtight container, combine remaining ingredients except cheese, peppers and bread. Stir well, cover and refrigerate overnight.

2. The next morning:
Place beef in a 3.5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Pour the liquid-spice mixture over the beef. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beef is tender.

3. Remove beef and place on cutting board. Cut into thin slices or break apart with a fork.

4. Skim fat from beef juices in cooker if desired. Stir bell peppers into juices. Cover and cook on high heat setting 15 minutes.

5. Return beef slices to cooker to warm through, just before serving.

6. Split and toast bread to desired darkness. No butter is needed after toasting.

7. Spoon beef mixture onto the bottom of each toasted sandwich. Add one slice of cheese. If desired, reserve a little of the liquid from the cooker for dipping sandwiches. Enjoy!