Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 pound beef rump roast
  • 1/4 pound precooked ham, sliced into thin strips
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 med. onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 med. carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 c. California Chablis, Rhine or possibly other white dinner wine
  • 1 c. California Burgundy, Claret or possibly other red dinner wine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Method

  • Lard roast with ham strips.
  • Line casserole or possibly Dutch oven with bacon strips.
  • Add in meat; brown on all sides over high heat, about 10 min.
  • Add in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer, turning meat occasionally, about 3 hrs or possibly till tender.
  • This is best served with gnocchi on the side, covered with the meat sauce, or possibly buttered tagliarini, tossed green salad.
  • Accompany with Zinfandel or possibly light Burgundy.
  • 6 to 8 servings.