Description
This Slow Cooker Three Envelope Pot Roast recipe is a convenient and flavorful way to enjoy a hearty meal with tender meat and vegetables. The three packet seasonings infuse the roast with rich flavors as it slowly cooks to perfection. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting weekend meal.
Ingredients
Chuck Roast:
1 (3 to 4-pound) chuck roast
Seasoning Packets:
1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 ounce), 1 packet brown gravy mix (about 1 ounce), 1 packet Italian dressing mix (about 1 ounce)
Additional Ingredients:
1/2 cup water, 4 medium carrots (peeled and cut into chunks), 4 medium potatoes (peeled and quartered), 1 onion (sliced), 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chuck Roast: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Layer the Vegetables: Place the carrots, potatoes, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Lay the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
- Mix the Seasonings: In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing mix, brown gravy mix, Italian dressing mix, and water until smooth. Pour the mixture over the roast and vegetables.
- Cook in the Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve: Remove roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and serve with the pan juices.
Notes
- For a thicker gravy, remove 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and mix with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Return it to the slow cooker and stir until thickened.
- You can skip searing the meat to save time, but it adds more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
