1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large onions, sliced
2 cups beef broth (1 can is fine)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
6 hoagie rolls
12 slices provolone cheese
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper and cook until seared on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
2. Transfer to a Slow Cooker.
3. Add onions to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
4. Add onions to Slow Cooker along with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, garlic and thyme. Cover and cook on LOW for 9-10 hours.
5. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut rolls in half and line insides with cheese slices, using 2 slices per hoagie roll. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, until cheese is nicely melted.
6. Remove the meat from the Slow Cooker and place in a bowl. Use a fork to shred it.
7. To serve, stuff each hoagie with beef and onions and serve with cooking liquid.