French Dip Sandwiches

This recipe came from my friend Laurie Jewell.

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1 beef chuck roast (3 lbs.) trimmed
2 cups water
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 tsp pepper
8 french rolls, split

Place roast in slow cooker. Add water, soy sauce, and seasonings. Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until beef is tender. Remove meat from broth; shred with forks and keep warm. Strain broth; skim off fat. Pour broth into small cups for dipping. Serve beef on rolls.

I usually double the recipe (except for the roast), because I like lots of au jus.