Italian Beef

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Use a small knife to insert the garlic slivers into the roast all over.
3. 3
   Put the water in a deep baking pan not much larger than the roast.
4. 4
   Add the roast and seasonings.
5. 5
   Cover tightly and bake 2 hours, basting 3 or 4 times, adding water if necessary to keep plenty of juice in the pan.
6. 6
   Remove the beef from the pan and allow it to settle.
7. 7
   With an extremely sharp knife, slice it into razor-thin pieces.
8. 8
   Degrease the pan and taste the gravy.
9. 9
   It should be highly seasoned with a pepper bite.
10. 10
    Adjust the seasonings to taste and place the sliced beef in the gravy.
11. 11
    Allow it to wallow at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
12. 12
    Serve on lengths of Italian bread with roasted peppers or spicy giardiniera.