Originally Posted by mythreesuns
I use lipton onion soup mix (1 package dry) added to my roast, then carrots and potatoes and just add enough water to come up to 1/2 the height of the roast. I then cook it at 350 for 5 to 6 hours. It totally falls into pieces. My mother-in-law (who was a cook at our local hospital and nursing home) begs me to make this for her all the time.
I do this too. But I add a can of beef broth and cook mine in the Crock Pot on low for 5-6 hours. It always turns out great and it makes the house smell wonderful too. Maybe some fresh or frozen peas would be good too. My family likes corn or green beans and applesauce with this too.