Italian Roast Beef I

1 ½ cups water

3 cubes beef bouillon

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons dried oregano

2 tablespoons dried basil

½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes

4 pounds rump roast

½ cup vegetable oil

Pour water into a large kettle, and add bouillon cubes.

Mix together the salt, garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes on a large plate. Rub roast with 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Roll roast in seasoning mixture until well coated. Place the roast in the kettle along with any left over seasoning mixture and oil.

Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer approximately 3 1/2 hours. Meat should be tender and well done.