Incredible Italian Beef

3 or 4 lb. beef rump roast

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

2-1/2 cups water

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. parsley flakes

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. basil

1 tsp. oregano

1 bay leaf

1 package Italian salad dressing mix

Place roast in crock pot

In saucepan, combine all other ingredients and cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Pour over roast and cook on high for 6 to 8 hours.

About an hour before serving, shred meat and put back in juice in crock pot.

Serve on "poorboy buns" or French bread.