Slow Cooker 3-Packet Pot Roast. Do you have a busy day ahead? This pot roast is here to help! You just toss everything into a slow cooker in the morning, and by dinner time, your whole house smells amazing and food is ready to eat. The secret is three little seasoning packets — ranch, Italian dressing, and brown gravy. Together, they make the meat taste so rich and yummy that everyone at the table will ask for seconds. It’s great for cold nights when you want something warm and filling!
This roast tastes really good with mashed potatoes or egg noodles. You can also put some green beans or carrots on the side. And don’t forget to pour that tasty juice from the pot right over your plate!
Serves: 6 to 8 people
What You Need
- 3 to 4 pounds of chuck roast (that’s the beef)
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning
- 1 packet of Italian dressing mix
- 1 packet of brown gravy mix
- 1 cup of water
- Optional: carrots, potatoes, or onions cut into chunks
How to Make Slow Cooker 3-Packet Pot Roast
- Put the beef into your slow cooker.
- Open all three seasoning packets and sprinkle them right on top of the meat.
- Pour the water along the sides of the meat — not on top, so the seasonings stay on!
- If you want veggies, put them around the meat now.
- Put the lid on. Cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. The meat is ready when it falls apart easily with a fork.
- Use two forks to pull the meat apart into pieces. Stir it into the juices and serve!
Fun Tips and Ideas
- Want it a little healthier? Use bottom round beef instead — it has less fat.
- Want more sauce? Add some beef broth along with the water.
- Try adding celery or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Like spicy food? Throw in a pinch of red pepper flakes or a few pepperoncini peppers.
- You can try different seasoning packets each time to make it taste a little different!