French Dip Sandwiches

2 lb beef top round roast
3 cups water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
2 whole peppercorns
12 small baguettes or crusty rolls

1. Place roast in slow cooker with water, soy sauce, and seasonings
2. Cover and cook on high 5-6 hours
3. Remove meat from cooker, reserving juices. Cover meat with foil and let stand 10 minutes before thinly slicing
4. Strain broth and skim off any fat before pouring into serving cups or bowls for dipping. Serve meat layered on rolls