Barbeque Beef Paninis

• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 pounds)
• 14 sesame seed hamburger buns, split

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour ketchup mixture over roast.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender.
• Remove meat and shred with two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef on buns. Yield: 14 sandwiches.