Easy Roast

Directions

1. 1
   In a Dutch oven over medium heat in salad oil, brown a roast on all sides.
2. 2
   Pour off the fat.
3. 3
   Empty soup mix on the meat. Stir in mushroom soup, 1/4 cup water and bay leaf (remove before serving).
4. 4
   Cover.
5. 5
   Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours until tender.
6. 6
   Add more water as necessary during cooking.
7. 7
   Remove beef to platter.
8. 8
   Add flour or cornstarch to 1/4 cup water.
9. 9
   Stir until smooth.
10. 10
    Stir into pan drippings over high heat, stirring constantly.
11. 11
    Cut meat into thin slices.
12. 12
    Serve meat and gravy together.