September 21, 2012 - Banana Pepper Roast Beef

Ok, there is a little story to go along with this. If you haven't noticed we skipped the 20th of September... We had everything set up to have it on the 20th. I put it in the crock pot in the morning and then went around  doing my thing for the day. Well around 4 pm, I went to check on the meat, only to discover that our crock pot had decided it no longer wanted to work. So, we ate out at Applebees that night. We borrowed a crock pot from some friends and attempted the recipe again the next day. Thankfully, the crock pot worked fine. This meat is definitely spicy. ( Although, it may have something to do with the fact that it sat in our fridge for like 24 hours marinating until we got another crock pot.....) It's good... just pretty dang spicy. So, beware. Still, give it chance, you just may like the spiciness. And according to Spencer, it was great on top of rice! 

Recipe adapted by Our Best Bites from Allrecipes

1/2+ tsp. kosher salt

1/2+ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons of olive or cooking oil

3 lb. beef roast, trimmed of excess fat

4-5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

1 16-oz. jar sliced pepperoncinis, undrained

Crusty sandwich rolls (for sandwiches)

Sliced provolone cheese (for sandwiches)

Or Rice ( added by Spencer) 

Heat oil in a pot or high-sided skillet over high heat. While the oil is heating, combine the salt and pepper and rub it into the meat. Add more if necessary. When the oil is hot, sear the roast on all sides so the outsides of it is browned and a little crispy. Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and add the minced garlic and the entire jar of pepperoncinis. If possible, cook on high until the liquid comes to a boil and then turn it to low and cook until the roast shreds easily with a fork, for a total cooking time of about 6-8 hours. If not possible, cook on low for 8-10 hours or until the beef is fork tender.

When ready to cook, place in a slow cooker and cook on high for 6-8 hours or on low for 8-10 hours. Serve on toasted crusty rolls with melted Provolone cheese, or rice, or eat plain, ( like I did!)

HAPPY EATING!!!