Italian Beef like Portillos | The Next Best Thing to Being There

I love Portillo's Hot Dogs and Italian Beef. I have been going to Portillo's since his first location opened up in the "Dog House" in Villa Park, Illinois back in the 60s. Whenever I find myself back in Chicago, I have to hit my favorite pizza joints, and of course Portillo's. Everybody in Chicago has their favorite Italian Beef place, but everyone has to admit, Portillo's is a Chicago institution.

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon onion salt

3 cups water

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 bay leaves

1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix

5 lbs. round roast (cap on)

DIRECTIONS

1 In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine the water, salt, ground pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf and salad dressing mix

2 Stir well and bring to a boil

3 Place roast in a slow cooker and pour mixture over the roast

4 Cover and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours OR high setting for 4 to 6 hours

5 Remove bay leaf and shred meat with a fork

6 Serve on Italian Rolls