2 lbs. ground beef
1 (1 1/2 oz.) packet dehydrated onion soup mix
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

Heat oven to 350 degrees (moderate). On a 22 to 24 inch strip of heavy-duty aluminum foil, mix beef and onion soup mix thoroughly, being careful not to tear foil. Form into loaf and pour undiluted cream of mushroom soup over loaf. Wrap loosely in foil. Place on baking sheet. As this loaf bakes, the meat juices combine with the mushroom soup to make a wonderful brown gravy to serve over rice, noodles, or potatoes. Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes. 6 to 8 servings.