Smothered Green Beans

These Smothered Green Beans are ridiculous! OMG! SO good!! Green beans smothered with bacon, brown sugar, butter, soy sauce and garlic. How could they not be good? The best part is that this casserole only takes a few minutes to put together. You can actually cook the bacon ahead of time and this would be ready in about a minute! Woohoo!

This makes a TON! We ate leftovers for several days and they tasted great! This would be the perfect dish for a potluck or dinner party. I promise everyone will go crazy over these Smothered Green Bans! SO easy and SO delicious!

Smothered Green Beans - canned green beans baked in bacon, brown sugar, butter, soy sauce and garlic. This is the most requested green bean recipe in our house.Everybody gets seconds. SO good!! Great for a potluck. Everyone asks for the recipe! Super easy to make.

Yield: 10

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 (15-oz) cans green beans, drained
• 1 lb bacon
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1-1/2 tsp garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pour drained green beans in an ungreased 9x13-inch pan.

Full read at https://www.plainchicken.com/2016/02/smothered-green-beans.html

Chicken Parm Bites

Under 30 min

INGREDIENTS

• for 2 servings
• 1 lb  chicken tender (455 g)
• 1 ball mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups  panko breadcrumbs (100 g)
• 1 tablespoon  garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon  dried basil
• 1 tablespoon  dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon  salt
• ½ cup  flour (65 g)
• 2 eggs
• oil, to fry
• 1 cup  marinara sauce (255 g)

PREPARATION

1. Cut the chicken tenders into 1.5-inch (4 cm) pieces.
2. Take a knife and carefully cut a hole into the chicken tenders. Make sure to not cut all the way to the other side.
3. Stuff the holes with mozzarella cheese.
4. Add garlic powder, dried basil, dried parsley, and salt to the panko bread crumbs.

Full read at https://tasty.co/recipe/chicken-parm-bites

Chicken Piccata

Creamy Grilled Chicken Piccata - grilled lemon herb chicken over a creamy piccata sauce. SO good! Better than any restaurant! We make this at least once a month!

Yield: Serves 3 To 

PREP TIME: 5 MINSCOOK TIME: 25 MINSTOTAL TIME: 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

Chicken

• Juice of 1 lemon (3 Tbsp)
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp basil or oregano
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Pasta

• 2 cups dried penne pasta
• 2 Tbsp butter
• Juice of 2 lemons (6 Tbsp)
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup half and half (or heavy cream)
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 2 Tbps capers
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS:

Chicken

1. Combine first 6 ingredients and mix well.  Place chicken in a ziplock bag and pour marinade over chicken.  Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.  When ready, grill until done.  Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes and then slice into strips to serve over pasta.

Full read at https://www.plainchicken.com/2010/08/creamy-grilled-chicken-piccata.html

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

This slow cooker Mongolian beef is flank steak cooked with garlic, ginger, brown sugar and soy sauce. This crock pot recipe tastes just like a meal you would get at a Chinese restaurant!

Make your own take out with this easy Mongolian beef recipe. This dinner is SO simple to put together and always gets rave reviews from family and friends.

Slow cooker mongolian beef with thinly sliced flank steak cooked with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger.

Making meals like this slow cooker Mongolian beef, in the crock pot is one of my favorite things to do. Not only does it allow you to have a nice meal when you’re finished with your day but, it feels like you’re getting to skip all the cooking. It kind of feel like cheating because it makes dinner time that much simpler!

Course Main

 Cuisine Asian

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 3 hours

 Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

 Servings 5

 Calories 308kcal

 Author Dinner at the Zoo

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup green onions cut into 1/2 inch pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the flank steak in a bowl with the cornstarch and toss to coat evenly.
2. Add the flank steak to the slow cooker.
3. Place the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar and water in the slow cooker. Stir to coat the meat in the sauce.

Full read at https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/slow-cooker-mongolian-beef/

25 Vegan Asian Recipes That Will Make You Feel Like You Are in Asia

Vegan Asian recipes are great if you are craving something flavorful and are bored of the same meals everyday.

Vegan Asian Recipes you can make at home and enjoy the flavors of Asia! They are easy, healthy and delicious. Ramen, noodles, stir-fies and tofu make wonderful meals for the whole family! | The Green Loot #vegan #veganrecipes #healthyeating #dairyfree

It is true, that Asian people consume a lot of sea food, so as a vegan it would a bit more difficult to eat, but it’s not as bad as it may seem. As the below shown delicious recipes show, you can veganize literally almost anything, so it would be fine, I think.

The positive side is that Asian people eat a lot of veggies, and I mean a LOT. And the best thing is that they don’t eat them because they are perpetually on a diet. They eat them, because they know it’s healthy and delicious. Even their desserts are mainly made of fruits, veggies and rice. No wonder, they live such a long life and have such amazing hair and skin.

Now, generally, the meals are spicy, but that aspect can be easily avoided if needed. In these recipes, you will find amazing healthy ingredients that are really flavorful, and even the most simple meals can be used during special occasions or dinner parties.

You don’t have to go to an expensive restaurant. Just make these recipes and enjoy the flavors of Asia!

Full read and GET RECIPES here https://thegreenloot.com/vegan-asian-recipes/

Oven Baked Chinese BBQ Pork

This Chinese BBQ Pork is deliciously sticky with a sweet and salty flavor!

BBQ Chinese Pork otherwise known as Char Sui is out of this world! A popular Chinese take out dish that is super easy to make at home. So moist and full of flavor!

This Chinese BBQ Pork can be served in stir fry dishes, noodles or just with a side of rice. One of my favorite ways to use the leftovers is in my Classic Pork Fried Rice.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword Pork

Servings 6

Author Wendie

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lb boneless pork shoulder or butt
• 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoons red food coloring optional
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

INSTRUCTION

1. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, dry sherry, oyster sauce, five spice, garlic and red food coloring (optional)  and mix until combined.
2. Cut pork horizontally into three long flat pieces. Place in a container or ziplock bag, pour marinade over pork. Marinade 24-48 hours for optimal flavor.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top. Place pork on the rack. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the pork and cook another 25 minutes.

Full read at https://butteryourbiscuit.com/oven-baked-chinese-bbq-pork/

Easy Peasy Chicken Bacon Bites

These Easy Peasy Chicken Bacon Bites are the perfect appetizer for any party! Made with just two main ingredients, they're easy and fabulous! 

If you are on the Whole30, make sure you use compliant bacon - no sugar added! It's actually pretty easy to find and worth the effort - bacon is just SO GOOD!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or chicken tenders
• 1 lb bacon
• salt and pepper to taste (can also season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, etc.)

INSTRUCTION

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
3. Line a broiler pan or baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. (If using non-stick foil, there's no need for the cooking spray.)
4. Cut the strips of bacon into thirds. Working in batches, wrap each piece of chicken with the bacon.
5. Place seam side down on the prepared broiler pan or baking sheet.

Full read at https://www.ebay.com/gds/easy-peasy-chicken-bacon-bites/582268d8399d3101c5a799af/g.html?roken2=ti.pVHJpc2ggUm9zZW5xdWlzdA==

16 Magical Ways to Use Your Instant Pot

Our love affair with the Instant Pot runs so long and deep, it’s moved up to #1 in our hearts (psssst: don’t tell our slow cooker). We’re not usually big on kitchen gadgets, but does anyone else have a cabinet full of abandoned gimmicky gadgets that lost their luster after just a use or two? Looking at you, avocado slicer.

Confession: the Instant Pot is a totally different story. This little beauty basically lives on our countertop at this point. We just use it ALL THE TIME. Every week, multiple times a week, sometimes every day. The Instant Pot and us have been through a lot and the more we use it, the more attached we become.

FIRST THINGS FIRST – WHAT IS AN INSTANT POT?

The Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker but also a slow cooker, yogurt maker, rice cooker, big sauté pot, steamer, and more! We have the 6-Quart Instant Pot Duo which is what we use for all our Instant Pot recipes. They also make a 3-Quart Instant Pot Mini and a hefty 8-quart Instant Pot.

This multi-function Instant Pot is a game-changer on busy nights. Most recipes are dump and cook, and all you have to do is set it all up and then WALK AWAY to do other fun stuff like watch TV, walk your dog, clean your house, have a dance party, etc. BONUS: it also cooks food 70% faster (!!!) than traditional cooking methods and it’s all done in one pot. Do you get why we love this thing yet?

If you’re still not convinced, the Instant Pot is PRIME for meal prepping and freezer meals (no thawing required!). You can check out all our freezer meal Instant Pot recipes here if you’re into that kind of stuff (answer: you definitely are).

Also very very important: we’ve heard that Instant Pots make for an awesome gift. Just sayin’.

FULL READ AT https://pinchofyum.com/ways-to-use-your-instant-pot

Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

This Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe is a super quick 10 minute dinner that’s light, fresh and veggie packed.

Truthfully, when I whipped up this broccoli stir fry I was going for a Broccoli in garlic sauce kind of dish that could replicate one of my go-to takeout orders.

While it missed the mark on being an exact copycat recipe, this broccoli stir fry certainly packs a garlicky kick, and combined with the freshness of the veggies, this stir fry is a winner for me. The hint of lime at the end really perks up all of the flavors in this stir fry.

This Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe is a super quick 10 minute dinner that's light, fresh and veggie packed.

I served this with rice and since the rice was already made ahead of time, this was such a quick and easy meal. I use my rice cooker to make all of our rice and I love it because it’s so quick, easy and un-screw-up-able.

To make this even quicker of a meal, I took a shortcut and used a 12 oz. bag of fresh steamable broccoli in the produce aisle (not frozen).

How to Customize this Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

• Substitute the peppers. Use red, yellow or orange bell pepper interchangeably. Green bell pepper can be used, but the others tend to be sweeter and better suited for this dish.
• Add Baked Tofu. This stir fry is pretty light, so adding in some baked tofu would add a little heartiness. Just add in the baked tofu towards the end just after adding in the sauce.
• Serve over rice noodles. I do think you’d need to double the sauce (note – I haven’t tried this myself and will update the post after I do!) so that the noodles would have plenty of sauce to soak into them, but this meal would be fantastic over rice noodles or lo mein noodles.

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 10 minutes

 Total Time 20 minutes

 Servings 3

 Calories 215 kcal

 Author savorandsavvy.com

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 Red Onion thinly sliced
• 1 Orange Bell Pepper thinly sliced
• 12 oz Broccoli Florets Fresh (I used bagged, fresh from produce section)
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas
• 1 Green Onion chopped
• 1 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
• Juice of half a lime

Sauce:

• 5 Garlic Cloves minced
• 2 tsp. Sesame Oil
• 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce low Sodium
• 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tsp. Maple Syrup
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 tsp. Corn Starch

INSTRUCTION

1. In a medium bowl, whisk garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, vegetable broth, maple syrup and corn starch. Mix well. Set aside.
2. Add vegetable oil to a pan over medium high heat. Add red onion, bell pepper and broccoli florets. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 6 to 8 minutes.

Full read at https://savorandsavvy.com/2018/03/broccoli-stir-fry-recipe.html

Salmon with Creamy Garlic Dijon Sauce

Salmon with Creamy Garlic Dijon Sauce is such a flavorful, elegant dish that anyone can pull off. It’s comes together so quickly yet it’s sure to impress anyone. Pan seared salmon is perfectly delicious on it’s own but when you add a bright sauce like this it takes it to a whole new level!

A single pan seared salmon fillet on a white plate. Salmon is drizzled with a creamy mustard sauce and sprinkled with dill. It's served with a side of asparagus.

Quick and Easy Salmon Recipe!

Cooking salmon in a skillet has actually become my favorite way to prepare it.

You get a gorgeously browned exterior that’s lightly crisp on the edges and that browning adds so much flavor! Then the interior is perfectly cooked and tender.

When you cook it in a skillet it’s also easier to keep an eye on it so it doesn’t overcook, which can be easier to do on a grill or in the oven.

Plus this method it only takes minutes to cook, we are talking only about 6 minutes! When you are short on time for dinner salmon is where it’s at.

Then after you’ve cooked those beautiful fillets it’s on to a that bright dijon sauce. It’s a simple creamy sauce that’s flavored with tangy dijon and fresh dill. A combination that’s perfect for salmon.

Then serve it warm accompanied by some steamed greens and dinner never looked better!

Three salmon fillets in a skillet with a creamy dijon sauce.

Ingredients You’ll Need for This Recipe

• Skinless salmon fillets
• Olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Garlic
• Cornstarch
• Heavy cream
• Dijon mustard
• Honey
• Low-sodium chicken broth
• Fresh dill
• Ingredients for salmon shown here. Salmon fillets, garlic, dill, chicken broth, olive oil, cream, dijon, honey and cornstarch.

How to Cook Perfect Pan Seared Salmon

1. First heat a large non-stick skillets over medium-high heat (or use two skillets if you used large fillets like I did so they aren’t overcrowded).
2. Add 1 1/2 tsp olive oil to each skillet or 1 Tbsp to 1 skillet. Dab both sides of salmon dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Place salmon in skillet (top turned down).

Full read at https://www.cookingclassy.com/salmon-creamy-garlic-dijon-sauce/

15 Great Meals to Make with Canned Tuna

15 Great Meals to Make with Canned Tuna

Do you like canned tuna? Growing up in a “fish on Fridays” home, we were never without canned tuna in the pantry.

Even now, if you open up my pantry door, you’ll find a stack of cans on the shelf right next to the cans of sardines and whole peeled tomatoes.

It’s just the most perfect food in pinch, when you haven’t had time to shop, or what’s in the fridge is scarily long past its use-by date.

Canned tuna is budget-friendly, good for you, and wonderfully versatile. With it you can make tuna patties, tuna salad, tuna crostini, tuna casserole, and even tuna mac n cheese. Here are just a few ideas for creative ways to use canned tuna, pulled from Simply Recipes and other blogs we love.

Do you have a favorite meal to make with canned tuna? Let us know about it in the comments!

1. Mediterranean Tuna Pasta

This tuna pasta is dressed with a salty blend of olives, capers and mozzarella cheese.

2. Avocado Tuna Salad

Skip the mayo and use avocado instead!

Full read and RECIPES at https://www.simplyrecipes.com/great_meals_to_make_with_canned_tuna/

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole | Easy, Cheesy, and Healthy

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is one of the oldest, best-loved recipes on my site. As the comments section will attest, this healthy, cheesy, and easy dinner recipe has received rave reviews from picky husbands, fussy toddlers, and new moms in search of freezer meals. The flavors are simple and appealing, the recipe prep is easy, and unlike many other casserole recipes, this chicken broccoli rice casserole contains NO SOUP!

Casseroles like Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole were a fixture at our table growing up. My mom was the casserole QUEEN. She wore a crown of Pyrex and carried a scepter of nonstick baking spray.

Those last two things are a fib, but she really did rock the 9×13 pan. Not only could she make a casserole from scratch, but she could transform any (and I mean any) leftover in our home into a creamy, cheesy casserole of sorts.

No Soup Added Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

I think part of the reason the word casserole can make a girl run and hide her fork is that stereotypical casseroles are used to disguise, rather than celebrate, their ingredients. Tuna Surprise, I am looking at you.

Although casserole condemnations do have some foundation in reality (many of the casserole recipes in the universe are indeed overly heavy, bland, and laden with cream of XYZ soup), when made properly, casseroles can also be an excellent, healthy choices for dinner.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 cups instant brown rice — if you use white rice or non-instant rice, the cooking time and amount of liquid needed may differ
• 1 pound broccoli florets — chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts — chopped into bite-size pieces
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt — divided
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder — divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper — divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk — divided (I used skim)
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese — divided (about 6 ounces)

INSTRUCTION

1. Place a rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a deep 9-inch-square baking dish or a 3-quart casserole dish.
2. Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large pot, then add the rice. Return to a boil, add the broccoli to the top of the rice (no need to stir it together), then cover, reduce the heat to low, and let cook 5 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Most of the rice liquid should be absorbed.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or other large deep pot over medium-high. Add the chicken, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Sauté until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, about 4 to 6 minutes, then remove to a plate. Being careful not to burn yourself, wipe the pot clean with a paper towel.

Full read at https://www.wellplated.com/chicken-broccoli-rice-casserole/

Whole30 Steak Bites with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers

These Whole30 steak bites with sweet potatoes and peppers are one-skillet wonder you’ll return to again and again! Easy, fast, filling and nutritious, this is really good real food at it’s most delicious. 

These Whole30 steak bites are flavor-filled, nutrient dense, and finger-licking delicious. With sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and a big pop of cilantro, this is a fast and filling weeknight dinner recipe that everyone will love.

Whole30 steak bites with sweet potatoes and peppers require one pan and are ready in under 45 minutes. Whole30 or not, this is a family friendly recipe you’ll return to again and again!

 Course Dinner, Main Course

 Cuisine American, Paleo, Whole30

 Prep Time 15 minutes

 Cook Time 30 minutes

 Total Time 45 minutes

 Servings 4

 Calories 460 kcal

 Author Danielle

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces) diced into 1" pieces
• 1 tsp sea or kosher salt
• 1 lb flat iron steak diced into 1" pieces
• 3 tbsp olive oil divided
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 bell peppers seeded and diced into 1" pieces
• 4 green onions thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 tsp cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro

INSTRUCTION

1. Place the diced sweet potatoes into a microwave safe bowl, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Cover with a plate and microwave on high until just barely tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir once halfway through. The potatoes are ready when you can piece one with the tip of a knife and meet just a bit of resistance. Take care not to overcook at this stage or they'll turn out mushy later.
2. Heat a 12” skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the steak in a single layer. Cook, turning every two minutes, until the pieces are browned and the center is medium, about 10 minutes. Remove the steak from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set aside onto a plate. 
3. Add the third tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the sweet potatoes, toss to coat in the fat and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3-4 minutes.

Full read at https://oursaltykitchen.com/whole30-steak-bites/

This 10-Minute Creamy Garlic Shrimp Is a Dinner Winner

Creamy Garlic Shrimp With Parmesan is a deliciously easy Shrimp Recipe! Coated in a rustic and buttery sauce ready in less than 10 minutes, people will think there is a hidden chef in your kitchen! Transform ingredients you most likely already have in your refrigerator into an incredible dinner!

Everyone goes crazy for this simple yet incredible Creamy Garlic Shrimp. Transform ingredients you most likely already have in your refrigerator into an incredible dinner and serve it with low carb OR carb loaded sides for an amazing meal! All tips and suggestions included.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Shrimp

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 488 kcal

Author: Karina

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound (500 grams) shrimp, tails on or off
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine* or chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups reduced fat cream**
• 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

INSTRUCTION

1. Heat oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, until just cooked through and pink. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
2. Melt the butter in the same skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in the white wine or broth; allow to reduce to half while scraping any bits off of the bottom of the pan.

Full read at https://cafedelites.com/creamy-garlic-shrimp/

Easy Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches

These Easy Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches are as simple as adding the ingredients to your slow cooker and letting it infuse your house with the intoxicating aroma of beef simmering in a richly seasoned au jus until it reaches mouthwatering perfection. 

There is something about the aroma of a crock pot wafting through the air as the snow falls outside your window. Am I right? Crock pots are great during summer because they won’t heat up your kitchen on sultry days, but they really encapsulate the idealistic winter day when a comforting meal is spitting and sputtering away in a bath of bubbling broth.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 pounds beef roast (rump roast for slicing or chuck roast for shredding)
• 10.5 oz can beef consomme (found by condensed soups)
• 10.5 oz can condensed French onion soup
• 12 oz Guiness beer
• 1 tbsp worchestershire sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 cloves of garlic
• salt to taste

Sandwich

1. 6 French rolls
2. 6 slices Provolone cheese

INSTRUCTION

1. Add beef and all liquid/seasoning ingredients to the crock pot and set on high.
2. If you prefer to slice the beef, cook 3-4 hours, then remove beef from crock pot while still slightly firm and slice very thinly.
3. If you prefer shredded beef (easier), cook for 5 hours and shred with forks when tender, removing chunks of fat.

Full read at https://www.foxvalleyfoodie.com/easy-crock-pot-french-dip-sandwiches/