Slow Cooker Italian Beef

It has gotten pretty chilly here and that makes me want to get out my crock pot. But I somehow only have 3 or 4 good slow cooker recipes. I tried this one last week and Dan and I both loved it. It will definitely be added to the rotation! The meat is incredibly tender and is perfect on a hoagie roll with some provolone cheese.

If anyone has good crock pot recipes, please post them!!!

Slow Cooker Italian Beef
from www.mykitchencafe.com

1 1/2 cups beef broth (can use all water if you don't have any on hand)
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 (5 pound) chuck roast (my roast was only 2.5 lbs)

Combine water and beef broth with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix. Whisk to combine.

Place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat. Cover, and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours. When done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork. You can do this step 30 or so minutes before serving and let the meat absorb more of the juices. Serve on crusty rolls with cheese, if desired.