Beef Recipes |

Ingredients:

1 (4 1/2 to 5 pound) chuck roast
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons beef base
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons dried basil leaves, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves, crushed
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Methods:

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and brown roast on all sides.
2. Combine water and remaining ingredients, mixing well. Pour over roast; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 3 hours or until tender. Let cool slightly cover and chill.
3. Remove roast from broth; cut into very thin slices. Return meat to broth; cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Remove bay leaves and serve.