Description
This Slow Cooker Three Envelope Pot Roast is an incredibly easy and flavorful dish made with just three packets of seasoning! The perfect comfort food for busy days, this pot roast cooks low and slow in the crockpot, resulting in tender, juicy meat with a rich, savory gravy. Whether you serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or veggies, this dish will become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast (or brisket)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 cup water (or beef broth for more flavor)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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1. Sear the Roast (Optional):
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear the roast in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. This step adds extra flavor, but you can skip it if you’re short on time.
2. Prepare the Slow Cooker:
- Place the seared (or unseared) roast in the bottom of your slow cooker.
3. Mix the Seasoning:
- In a small bowl, combine the ranch seasoning mix, Italian dressing mix, and brown gravy mix. Add 1 cup of water (or beef broth) and stir until the seasoning is fully dissolved.
4. Cook the Roast:
- Pour the seasoning mixture over the roast in the slow cooker, ensuring it’s well coated.
5. Slow Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the roast is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
6. Shred and Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Stir the juices in the slow cooker to combine the gravy. Serve the shredded beef with the gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Flavor Variations: For a more vegetable-forward dish, add carrots, potatoes, and onions to the slow cooker at the beginning of the cooking process.
- Make-Ahead: The roast can be cooked a day ahead. Simply store the shredded beef and gravy in the fridge and reheat it when ready to serve.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg