Ingredients

  • 1 (2 lb.) boneless beef round tip roast
  • 1 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 tsp. instant beef bouillon granules
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 carrots, cut in fourths
  • 5 small potatoes, cut in fourths
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, diced
  • 5 small onions

Method

  • Trim fat from meat.
  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven, brown meat in hot oil.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Add water, bouillon granules, oregano, basil, bay leaves, garlic and pepper.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
  • Add carrots, onions and potatoes. Spoon juices over vegetables.
  • Simmer, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add tomatoes and continue to simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.