Italian Braised Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. rump roast of beef
1/4 lb. deli ham
5 strips bacon
3 cloves chopped garlic
2 stalks chopped celery
2 thinly sliced carrots
1 c. white wine
1 c. red wine
1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. dried basil
salt and pepper

Preparation

Line a large Dutch oven with the strips of bacon.
Add the roast and brown on all sides over high heat.
Add the remaining ingredients; cover tightly and cook over low heat for 3 1/2 hours or until tender, turning occasionally.
Serve roast with the pot liquor and buttered pasta.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.