3 cups water
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons salt
1.5 tablespoon dried parsley
1.5 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 (5 pound) rump roast
Combine water, salad dressing mix, oregano, basil, parsley, onion salt, garlic powder, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan. Stir well, and bring to a boil.
Place rump roast in a slow cooker; pour hot herb mixture over the meat.
Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours.
Remove bay leaf; shred beef with a fork and serve with some of the hot gravy.
Seasoning as written:
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper