Ingredients

1

boneless beef chuck roast (3 lb)

1 1/2

cups water

1/3

cup soy sauce

1

teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1

dried bay leaf

3

or 4 peppercorns

2

loaves (1 lb each) French bread

Preparation

If beef roast comes in netting or is tied, do not remove. In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except bread; pour over beef.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.

Skim fat from surface of juices in cooker; discard bay leaf and peppercorns. Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Remove netting or strings from beef. Cut beef into thin slices. Cut each loaf of bread into 5 pieces, about 4 inches long; cut horizontally in half. Fill bread with beef. Serve with broth for dipping.