pat's Recipe

Italian Roast Beef

Category: Beef

4 pounds beef roast
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons basil, dried or 1/2 cup fresh
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt
Pepper
1 large can Italian tomatoes with basil or one pack dried tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
1 750 ml bottle Italian red wine

Instructions
Cut several slits in the roast and insert pieces of garlic and onions into the slits.

In a large, covered pot (such as a Dutch oven), brown roast over medium-high heat.

Add all remaining ingredients to pot, along with enough water to cover.

Cook 3-4 hours until tender, covered over low heat.

Reduce sauce to two cups.
Notes
The better the wine, the better the roast. Reduce the cooking liquid at the end and serve over polenta-wonderful!

Serves 6 to 8.