[blindcooks] Re: Roast Beef Cooking Tip
- From: Vicki <j.ireland@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:50:27 -0700
Jon. I appreciate that info. I will try it that way as well. Sounds good too. I
only buy theKnor mix as I think it tastes less like a mix them many of the
other brands. But then, personal opinion again.I do agree about the Yukon
potatoes.
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> On Jan 30, 2015, at 8:13 AM, Jon Rawlings <twosocks76@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> 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). The
>> alcohol cooks out, so don't let that be a worry.
>>
>>
>> 'I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the
>> night.
>> ~Sugar
>
>
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