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Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 8 h
Servings: 8

Tuscan Braised Beef Sandwich

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Ingredients

Sandwich:

  • 1 package of Villaggio® Toscana Extra Soft Hamburger Buns
  • 3 lbs (1.5kg) boneless Beef Chuck pot roast
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Cumin
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Paprika
  • 1 tsp (5g) Onion Powder
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 sticks of Celery, chopped
  • 2 Carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125g) Italian Parsley, chopped
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 cups (500ml) Red Wine
  • 2 cups (500ml) Beef Bone Broth
  • 1 cup (250ml) Tomato Sauce
  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

Coleslaw:

  • 2 cups (500g) White Cabbage, shredded
  • 1 large Carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 Red Onion, shredded
  • 1/2 cup (125g) Mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Combine the cumin, paprika, and onion powder in a small bowl and rub the mixture all over the beef
  2. Transfer to a preheated 5-6 quart slow cooker
  3. Add in garlic, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaves, red wine, beef bone broth, and tomato sauce
  4. Stir, cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours
  5. Remove the beef and strain the liquid into a large saucepan
  6. Cook over high heat until reduced to desired consistency
  7. Prepare Cole Slaw by combining all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, then adding salt & pepper to taste
  8. Heat broiler to high then split the hamburger buns in half and place cut side up on a baking sheet, and broil for about 30 seconds or until golden
  9. To assemble sandwiches, layer each bottom bun with slices of beef, drizzle with reduced sauce, then top with coleslaw and the top of the bun
  10. Serving option with a side of coleslaw and reduced sauce for dipping