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"Julie Bove" > wrote:

> I know a lot of people use the dry onion soup mix. I don't think I've ever
> even bought the stuff! I see a lot of recipes that call for a can of cream
> of something or other soup. I'm not much into that. Okay for tuna
> casserole but I don't want it in my roast.
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I brown the meat in OO, reserve the meat, add a soffrito of celery,
carrot, onion, garlic and sometimes parsley. Then add red wine, beef
stock, and a spoon or two of tomato paste. Season with salt, pepper, bay
leaf, thyme and rosemary. Simmer until done.

D.M.