Italian Beef Sandwiches

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Make slits in roast with a sharp knife, and insert garlic slivers. Place roast in a pan not much larger than the roast. Pour water into the pan, and season roast with salt, black pepper, red pepper, and oregano.

3 . Stage

Cover, and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, basting occasionally. Remove from oven, and let cool in roasting pan. Meat should be very rare. Wrap tightly and refrigerate overnight.

4 . Stage

The next day, remove roast from the pan, and slice as thinly as possible. Add a little water to the roasting pan, and heat on the stovetop, but do not boil. Stir to blend seasonings.

5 . Stage

When au jus is hot, add sliced beef just long enough to heat through.

6 . Stage

Serve on crusty Italian bread with au jus available for dipping.