Italian Beef seems to be a "Chicago" thing, and "Portillo's Restaurants", in Chicago, are famous for their beef sandwiches.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt ( I omit this as it seems over kill) 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon onion salt 3 cups water 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 bay leaves 1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix 5 lbs round roast
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine the water, salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf and salad dressing mix. 2. Stir well and bring just to a boil. 3. Place roast in a slow cooker and pour mixture over the roast. 4. Cover and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours OR high setting for 4 to 5 hours. 5. Remove bay leaf and shred meat with a fork. 6.Serve on Italian Rolls.
