Description
This Slow Cooker 3 Packet Pot Roast is a simple, flavorful dish combining chuck roast with three seasoning packets, vegetables, and water, cooked low and slow for tender, juicy meat. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that results in rich gravy and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 4 lb. chuck roast (about 3–5 lbs. will work well)
Seasonings
- 0.6 oz. packet Zesty Italian Dressing Mix (Good Seasons Brand)
- 1 oz. packet Ranch Dressing Mix
- 0.87 oz. packet brown gravy mix
Vegetables
- 1 white onion, diced large
- 1 lb. baby carrots
Liquids
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add the chuck roast: Place the 4 lb. chuck roast into the slow cooker as the base of the dish.
- Sprinkle the seasonings: Evenly sprinkle the packets of Zesty Italian Dressing Mix, Ranch Dressing Mix, and brown gravy mix over the roast.
- Add vegetables: Layer the large diced white onion and baby carrots on top of the seasoned roast.
- Pour water: Pour 1 cup of water over the contents in the slow cooker to help create the cooking liquid and gravy.
- Cook the roast: Secure the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 9 hours or on HIGH for about 6 hours, until the roast is very tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred the meat: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the meat, removing any fatty pieces for a cleaner dish.
- Degrease the sauce (optional): If desired, lay paper towels over the surface of the sauce to absorb excess grease and remove for a leaner gravy.
Notes
- You can adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker’s settings, but the meat should be tender enough to shred easily.
- Removing excess fat after shredding improves flavor and reduces greasiness.
- This recipe works well with chuck roasts from 3 to 5 pounds.
- For thicker gravy, let the sauce cook uncovered for a bit after removing the meat or add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
