Italian Pot Roast

• Ready In: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb)  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  crushed  dried red pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

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.
3. Pour over roast; bring to a boil.
4. Cover and reduce heat.
5. Simmer for 3 hours or until tender.
6. Let cool slightly; cover and chill.
7. Remove roast from broth; cut into very thin slices.
8. Return meat to broth; cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
9. Remove bay leaves and serve.