Ingredients

  • 2 to 2 1/2 lb. boneless beef rump roast, tied
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp. slightly crushed fennel seed
  • 1 tsp. coarsly cracked black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/2 c. dry red wine

Method

  • Arrange meat with fat side up in heavy casserole with lid. Combine garlic, fennel seed, pepper and oil to make a paste.
  • Rub paste over meat.
  • Drape bacon slices over meat.
  • Pour wine into pan.
  • Place a piece of waxed paper over the meat, fitting it on the meat, with edges extending up around edges of casserole (ensures a close fit of cover).
  • Place cover on.
  • Bake at 300° for 2 hours, until meat is tender.