You know, the Ol'lady has been at her mothers taking care of her off and on for the last couple months and she hates when I am left alone to cook for myself. I always make a mess for her to deal with. I remembered when I was single in between wives that I had a crock pot. After searching around I found it and went online for a recipe. I am sure it will work even if you just slow simmer this for about 7-9hrs in a regular pot with a lid. I made it in the crock pot and it was fantastic and easy. Here it is;
1 4lb more or less cheapest cut of beef you can find. Chuck roast with some fat works great.
1 package dry ranch dressing
1 package dry italian dressing
1 package dry brown gravy mix.
2 quartered medium size onions
Some sliced up portabello mushrooms
Couple peeled and cut up carrots
What ever else suits you.
Mix dry mixes together. Rub all over meat. Dump rest in pot
Add 1 and a half cups water
Simmer away for 7-9 hrs. Do not cook on high heat. Simmer. Add make-up water if needed. Let simmer without cover last hour. Watch it closely then.
You can wait 3.5-4 hrs before you add veggies if you want .
If you are on a salt free diet you may want to check the salt contents of the mixes when you buy them. Some people cut down on the italian.
I tried this the other night and was very happy. I mashed up some fresh potatoes but you can throw them in the pot if you choose.
The gravy turns out fantastic.
1 4lb more or less cheapest cut of beef you can find. Chuck roast with some fat works great.
1 package dry ranch dressing
1 package dry italian dressing
1 package dry brown gravy mix.
2 quartered medium size onions
Some sliced up portabello mushrooms
Couple peeled and cut up carrots
What ever else suits you.
Mix dry mixes together. Rub all over meat. Dump rest in pot
Add 1 and a half cups water
Simmer away for 7-9 hrs. Do not cook on high heat. Simmer. Add make-up water if needed. Let simmer without cover last hour. Watch it closely then.
You can wait 3.5-4 hrs before you add veggies if you want .
If you are on a salt free diet you may want to check the salt contents of the mixes when you buy them. Some people cut down on the italian.
I tried this the other night and was very happy. I mashed up some fresh potatoes but you can throw them in the pot if you choose.
The gravy turns out fantastic.
