Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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. 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.