Italian Beef Sandwiches -------slow cooker

Prep : 10 minutes    Cook:  8 hours    Makes 10 to 12 servings

1              jar (11-1/2 ounces) pepperoncinis
1              boneless chuck roast (3-1/2 pounds)
1/4           cup water
1-3/4        teaspoons dried basil
1-1/2        teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2        teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/4        teaspoon salt
1/4           teaspoon pepper
1              large onion , sliced and quartered
10 to 12  hard rolls , split

1 .      Drain pepperoncinis , reserving  liquid  . Remove  and discard stems of peppers ; set aside . Cut roast into large chunks  ; place a third of the meat in a 5-quart slow cooker .
Add water .
2 .      In a small bowl , combine the seasonings ; sprinkle  half over  beef . Layer with half of the remaining  meat , then onion , reserved peppers and liquid . Top with remaining  meat and herb mixture .
3 .     Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours  or until meat is tender . Shred beef  with 2 folks  . Using a slotted spoon  , serve beef and peppers on rolls .

My husband , children  and  the hungry bunch that drops by my house  when I make these robust sandwiches  which have a little zip .