In Dutch oven, brown roast over medium heat. Add soup mix blended with water. Simmer covered, turning occasionally, 2 1/2 hours or until tender. Thicken gravy. MICROWAVE: In 3 quart casserole, blend soup mix with 1 1/4 cup water. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes. Add roast; microwave uncovered 10 minutes, turning once. Microwave covered at DEFROST, turning occasionally, 50 minutes, or until tender. Let stand 10 minutes.