Crock Pot Italian Shredded Beef

Ingredients:

• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp onion salt
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 .7-oz package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
• Sliced onions
• 1 5-lb rump roast (venison roast works great, too!)

Instructions:

• In a saucepan, combine all ingredients except onions and roast. Stir well and bring to a boil.
• Place roast in crock pot and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat. Add onions.
• Cover and cook on Low for 10-12 hours, or on High for 4-5 hours.
• When done, remove bay leaf and shred the meat with a fork.
• Serve on French bread.