roast beef and gravy

Beef

Roast Beef and Gravy

Drescription

Classic roast beef served with rich homemade gravy, a traditional favorite for Sunday dinners and holidays.

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/3 cup sherry, wine or beef broth 1 envelope onion soup mix

Directions

Cut roast in half; place in a slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8
-9 hours or until meat is tender.

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