Italian Beef

This recipe is what one can truly call a family favorite. Every year for as long as I can remember, the whole family would gather at my grandparent's home in Illinois for Christmas Eve. My grandmother always served the same dishes every year and it has now become one of those family traditions. Even though the miles separate us now, and those Christmas's are long gone, I still serve these same dishes to my family and when I do I am reminded of the times when I was a child. And the memories of those days live on in my heart and I hope that my family remembers Christmas like I do.

• 6 pounds Sirloin Tip Roast
  
• 2 packages onion soup mix
  
• Salt & pepper to taste
  
• Water to cover roast
  
• 2 to 3 teaspoons oregano or to taste (I love this and use a lot!)
  
• 5-6 bell peppers, sliced
  
• 3 cups Beef Broth
  

1. Place meat and next 3 ingredients in pressure cooker.
2. Cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3. Take meat out of pan and set aside to let cool.
4. Slice bell peppers into broth and add to pan.
5. Cover and cook peppers 1/2 hour on top of stove, on low heat.
6. Shred meat with two forks and put back in pan.
7. Cook on top of stove for 30 minutes more.
8. This is delicious served on fresh rolls.
   

Notes: You do not need a pressure cooker to make this recipe. My sister cooks her roast in the oven, you could also use a crock pot. Just cook until the meat is tender.

I really enjoy this recipe, it is easy to make and people seem to enjoy it. I have made this recipe for friends and family, for potluck dinners, for church dinners and it always receives rave reviews. One thing it does for me is that it always reminds me of Christmas. I hope you enjoy it.

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