2.7 ounce package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix (such as Good Seasons brand)
8lbbottom round roast cut into quarters
For serving
Italian or French bread
Provolone or mozzarella cheese
Pepperocinis
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except meat and bay leaves. Whisk together and pour over meat into slow cooker.
Pour seasoned broth mix over meat and add bay leaves.
IN SLOW COOKER:
Cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
IN INSTANT POT:
Cook on manual (high pressure) 90 minutes. Natural pressure release.
IN OVEN:
275 degrees in a covered dutch oven for 5 - 6 hours.
Remove bay leaves, and shred meat with a fork.
Serve on French Bread with provolone cheese. (And for a really authentic flavor, dip the whole sandwich into the broth immediately prior to serving.) YUM.
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Notes
Calories are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.
Substitution:
If you don’t have all the individual spices, go ahead and sub them for 4 heaping teaspoons of Italian seasoning spice blend. Don't skip the dressing mix though.
How to thicken the drippings:
Strain 3 - 4 cups of cooking liquid, bring to a simmer and stir in a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water). Continue to simmer until thickened. Add additional slurry as desired.