INGREDIENTS
3
to 5 pound boneless beef rump or chuck roast
3 cloves
garlic , cut into slivers
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp
bacon drippings or vegetable or canola oil
1
stalk (rib) of celery , cut into chunks
1
medium size onion , halved and sliced
1
envelope of dry ranch dressing mix
1
envelope of dry brown gravy or au jus mix
1/2 tsp
dried thyme , crushed
1/2 tsp
dried rosemary , crushed
1 cup
Coca Cola Classic (may substitute water or beef broth)
1
large bay leaf
1
whole jalapeno (I used pickled)
4
jarred golden peperoncini peppers , (like Mezzetaa)
1/2 cup
Italian mix giardiniera , optional
1 tbsp
unsalted butter
1
heaping tablespoon of cornstarch