Blooming where I am planted! | This is a recipe for Italian beef that is EASY EASY EASY. Just dump the ingredients in, mix once, and leave alone till done. ITALIAN BEEF Rump, chuck, or round roast -- 2 1/2 pounds. 3 cloves garlic 1 1/2 t oregano 1 1/2 t black pepper 1 1/2 t sweet basil 1 1/2 t crushed red pepper 1 1/2 t parsley 1 1/2 t garlic powder 3 bay leaves 1 c water salt to taste Crock pot, or pot on stove, low till tender and falling apart. (8-12 hours if done on stove) To serve: Tease apart meat till in small pieces. Serve on crusty Italian Bread (Turano or Gonnella are good). If desired, baptize bread in the juices before filling with beef (this is a "wet" sandwich). Otherwise, gop on the beef with its juices in the sandwich. If desired, top with Pepperocini or Hot Gardinera. YUM! |