Lillian hellman, pot roast, and pentimento vote now Main DishVery Easy3 h 15 m Send this recipe to a friend Print this page Ask a question to the author Post your photo of this recipe Ingredients 8 1 4-pound piece of beef 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 envelope dried onion soup mix 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups red wine (plus!) 2 cups water (plus!) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 teaspoons fresh) 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh) View the directions