I don't mean to rain on anyones' parade, but I'm going to be the lone voice of descent on this one. I never, ever buy onion soup mix for any reason because it is just way, way too salty, and the onion flavor tastes artificial to me. I still prefer a pot roast done in a Dutch oven, but I have found a simple recipe for roast in the slow cooker that is similar to the onion soup mix version. I combine condensed French onion soup with a little tomato paste and place that in my slow cooker, followed by the roast - which I tie around the middle - then place carrots and potatoes on top. I prefer Yucon Gold potatoes for this as they hold together better than russets or Idaho, and are thus much easier to remove from the slow cooker. All I have to do then is to let the liquid in the crock settle, skim off the fat, slice the meat, and serve the roast with the gravy and vegies. I find this tastes far better than the onion soup version with only about 2 minutes more of work.
Jon----- Original Message ----- From: "Sugar" <sugarsyl71@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "2006 Christmas Recipe" <2006ChristmasRecipes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 12:42 PM Subject: [blindcooks] Roast Beef Cooking Tip
Thanks to my dearest friend and sister for this:(Helen) Roast Beef Cooking Tip Easy, use your crock pot. Place your potatoes carrots & onions in the bottom & put your roast on top. Pour a package of onion soup mix over & add a cup of water. Turn on low & by the time you get home from work you will have a deliciously cooked meal to serve. * Don't have onion soup mix, substitute!! Crush a couple beef bouillon cubes & add some dried onion flakes, you will never know the difference. Want a little different flavor?Instead of water, pour in a cup of bourbon or a cup of wine (any kind). Thealcohol cooks out, so don't let that be a worry. 'I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. ~Sugar
