Ingredients

1 beef sirloin tip roast (5 pounds)1 tablespoon butter1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1/3 cup water3 teaspoons dried thyme1 to 3 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes1 teaspoon salt20 sandwich buns, split

Preparation

In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown roast in butter on all sides. Stir in the tomatoes, water, thyme, pepper flakes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until meat is tender, adding more water if necessary.

Remove roast and reserve cooking juices. Let stand for 15 minutes; trim any fat and thinly slice meat. To serve, reheat sliced beef in cooking juices. Serve on sandwich buns.