Savory Italian Roast

• 1 boneless beef shoulder (4 1/4 pound)
• black pepper, if desired
• 2 lbs soup greens (leeks, carrots, celery, and parsnips, 2 - 1 pound pkgs)
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled
• 5 sprigs thyme
• 1 12 ounces vegetable soup mix
• 1 cup water

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Season beef with black pepper, if desired.
3. Place beef, greens, garlic and thyme sprigs in large ovenproof bag.
4. In 2-cup liquid measure, combine vegetable soup mix and 1 cup water; pour into bag and secure.
5. Place filled bag in roasting pan.
6. Using sharp knife, carefully cut six 1/2" slits in top of bag.
7. Roast 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until beef is tender.
8. Let sit 10 minutes.

beef shoulder, black pepper, leeks, garlic, thyme, vegetable soup mix, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savory-italian-roast-408489 (may not work)