Cozy Roast Beef with Onion Soup “Blanket”
Ingredients
2–3 lb beef roast (chuck, bottom round, or rump roast)
1 packet onion soup mix
1 cup beef broth (or water)
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1 tsp black pepper
Optional add-ins: potatoes, carrots, onions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Season the roast
Place the roast in a roasting pan. Rub with oil or butter. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the top like a cozy “blanket.” Add garlic powder and pepper if using.
Add liquid
Pour the beef broth into the bottom of the pan (not over the top—you want the seasoning to stay put).
Cover & roast
Tightly cover the pan with foil or a lid. Roast for about 2.5–3 hours, until fork-tender.
Add veggies halfway through if you want a one-pan meal.
Rest & slice
Let the roast rest 10 minutes. Slice and spoon the savory pan juices over the top.
Cozy Upgrades (optional)
Stir 1–2 tbsp cornstarch with cold water and simmer the pan juices on the stove to make quick gravy.
Toss in fresh thyme or rosemary for extra cozy vibes.
Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles to soak up the juices.
If you want, tell me what you meant by “spoon this 1 blanket” — gravy? soup mix? mushroom soup? I can tailor the recipe exactly to what you had in mind.
