4 lb boneless beef chuck roast
2 each med. onions, sliced
2 tablespoon butter or shortening
1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon catsup
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon basil leaves
3 each large sweet potatoes *
1 single lemon juice
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1 single chopped parsley or
1 single apple rings and parsley
1 single gravy
* Sweet potatoes should be pared and cut into pieces.