Football Heroes

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * Total preparation and cooking time: 6½ to 8½ hours
 * Makes 8 to 10 Servings

Ingredients

 * 3 to 4 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1- to 1½-inch pieces
 * 2 medium sweet onions, cut into ½-inch wedges
 * 2 red peppers, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
 * 1 can (10.5 ounces) beef consommé
 * ⅓ cup soy sauce
 * ¼ cup tomato paste
 * 6 cloves garlic, minced
 * 8 to 10 French rolls

Toppings

 * 2 cups (8 ounces) cheddar jack shredded cheese or cheddar and Monterey jack with tomato and jalapeno pepper shredded cheese
 * pepperoncini
 * bell pepper rings, assorted

Directions

 * 1) Place onions in 4½- to 5½-quart slow cooker; top with beef for stew, then pepper slices.
 * 2) Combine consommé, soy sauce, tomato paste and garlic; add to slow cooker.
 * 3) Cover and cook on high 6 to 7 hours or low 8 to 9 hours or until beef is fork-tender (no stirring necessary during cooking.).
 * 4) Serve in rolls with cheeses and other toppings, as desired.

Cook's Tip

 * 1) Beef mixture can be kept hot on low for up to 2 hours.