1 beef top sirloin steak (3 pounds), thinly sliced
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup, undiluted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package Italian salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons beef base
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large red or green peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup pickled pepper rings
8 hoagie buns orFrench rolls, spllit
8 slices provolone cheese
Directions
Combine the first 7 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Quick release pressure. Add peppers and pepper rings. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for an additional 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Press cancel.
Place buns on ungreased baking sheets, cut sides up. Using tongs, place beef and vegetables on bun bottoms. Place cheese on bun tops. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Close sandwiches; serve with cooking juices.
Slow-cooker option: Combine the first 7 ingredients in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6 hours. Stir in peppers and pepper rings; cook, covered until meat is tender, 1-2 hours.
Place buns on ungreased baking sheets, cut sides up. Using tongs, place beef and vegetables on bun bottoms. Place cheese on bun tops. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Close sandwiches; serve with cooking juices.
