Katie's French Dip Subs

Katie Aeschliman   

3-lb beef chuck roast, cubed and trimmed  

2 cups water  

1/2 cup soy sauce  

1 tsp dried rosemary  

1 tsp dried thyme  

1 tsp garlic powder  

1 bay leaf  

3 or 4 whole peppercorns  

8 french rolls or 2 loaves of french bread  

sliced cheese (provolone or swiss)    

Place roast in a crock pot. Add water, soy sauce, and seasonings.    

Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until beef is tender.  Remove   

meat from broth; shred with with forks.  Split rolls/bread in half   

lengthwise; top with sliced cheese.  Toast until broiler until golden   

brown and cheese is melted.  Scoop meat onto bread.  Use liquid from   

crockpot for au jus dipping sauce.