Italian Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. rump or boneless chuck roast
2 Tbsp. sweet basil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 or 2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 1/2 to 2 c. water
1 or 2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. oregano
6 garlic buds

Preparation

Mix spices in water.
Pour over meat.
Cook in covered pan for 3 hours at 325\u00b0.
Cool in liquid.
When chilled, slice very thin.