Slow Cooked Italian Beef

 The roast is tender and juicy and has a delicious Italian flavor. Serve the shredded beef on rolls or buns for an easy meal. To complete the meal, have a salad and mashed potatoes or French fries along with a bowl of peas. For dessert, have some cut up fruit.

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. rump roast
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 bay leaf
2 to 3 c. water
1 pkg. Italian dressing mix

Directions

In a sauce pan, combine salt, parsley, garlic, pepper, oregano, basil, bay leaf, and Italian dressing. Pour in the water, stirring to mix.

Bring to a boil. Pour over rump roast in a crock pot. Cook until fork tender, about 8 to 10 hours on low, or bake the rump roast in a covered Dutch oven at 200° for the same length of time. 

Remove from oven. Shred the beef with a fork and return to the crock pot or oven and cook another 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Serve on hard rolls. You can add sautéed mushrooms, green peppers, onions, or cheese on top.