ITALIAN BEEF

ITALIAN BEEF

"Been making this one for years, easy to make and great taste"

1 (5 lb) chuck roast
1-1/2 cups water
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp. Dried basil
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried crushed red peppers
½ tsp. garlic powder

Place meat in a large Dutch oven. Combine water and remaining ingredients; stir well. Pour over roast; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 3 hours or until tender. Let cool, Cover and chill.

Remove roast from broth; cut into very thin slices. Return meat to broth; cook over medium-high heat until thoroughly heated. Remove bay leaves.

Yield: 12 servings.