AR Slow Cooker Italian Beef

★★★★★

Entrees, MVPs, Potluck, Quick

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Notes

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