Ingredients for - Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

1. 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2. 1/2 teaspoon salt
3. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
4. 1 cup barbecue sauce
5. 12 croissants, split
6. 12 slices provolone cheese
7. Optional: Tomato slices, lettuce leaves and red onion slices

How to cook deliciously - Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

1 . Stage

Rub roast with salt and pepper. Place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.

2 . Stage

Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Slice beef; return beef and cooking juices to slow cooker. Add barbecue sauce; heat through. Place croissant bottoms on a baking sheet; top with cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Top with beef. If desired, serve with optional toppings. Replace croissant tops.