Lillian Helman's Pot Roast

I came across this recipe while reading Nora Ephron's hysterical book, Heartburn. It's peppered with recipes throughout. This one sounds rather strange, as you just dump it all in a pot and shove it in the oven. I was amazed and delighted when it turned out to be delicious. Not my mainstay pot roast, but one I cook when short on prep time, or in the mood for something different. Doesn't get any easier than this! It makes great sandwiches the next day.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  lbs beef roast
• 1  can  cream of mushroom soup
• 1  package  dry onion soup mix
• 1  large  chopped onion
• 3  cloves garlic
• 2  cups red wine
• 1  crushed bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1. Cover and bake in a 350 oven until tender 3 1/2 hours, or so.