Imagine a pot roast so tender it falls apart with just a gentle touch of your fork, packed with layers of flavor that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Our Three Envelope Pot Roast Slow Cooker recipe is the ultimate comfort food that transforms an ordinary chuck roast into a culinary masterpiece with minimal effort. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty slow cooker, you'll create a meal that will have your family and friends begging for seconds – and asking for the recipe!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (3 to 4 lb) chuck roast
- 1 envelope ranch dressing mix
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1 envelope brown gravy mix
- 1 cup water
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium potatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Gather a 3 to 4 lb chuck roast, one envelope each of ranch dressing mix, onion soup mix, and brown gravy mix. You will also need one cup of water, four medium carrots chopped into bite-sized pieces, and four medium potatoes chopped into chunks.
- In a slow cooker, place the chuck roast at the bottom. This will be the base for your pot roast.
- In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing mix, onion soup mix, and brown gravy mix. Mix these dry ingredients together until well combined.
- Sprinkle the mixed seasoning evenly over the chuck roast in the slow cooker, ensuring that the roast is well coated with the seasoning blends.
- Next, pour one cup of water around the roast in the slow cooker. This will help create a flavorful broth as the roast cooks.
- Now, add the chopped carrots and potatoes on top of the roast and around the sides in the slow cooker. This will allow the vegetables to absorb the flavors of the roast as they cook.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set the slow cooker to low heat and let it cook for 8 hours. This slow cooking process will tenderize the meat and infuse the vegetables with flavor.
- After 8 hours, carefully remove the lid from the slow cooker. The roast should be tender and easy to shred with a fork. If desired, you can shred the meat directly in the slow cooker or transfer it to a cutting board for easier handling.
- Serve the pot roast with the cooked carrots and potatoes, spooning some of the flavorful broth over the top. Enjoy your delicious, hearty meal!
Tips
- Choose the Right Cut: Always opt for a well-marbled chuck roast. The extra fat ensures a more tender and flavorful result.
- Don't Rush the Cooking: The 8-hour slow cooking time is crucial. Low and slow is the key to breaking down tough muscle fibers and creating melt-in-your-mouth meat.
- Vegetable Placement Matters: Adding carrots and potatoes on top of the roast allows them to absorb all the delicious cooking juices while preventing them from becoming mushy.
- Seasoning Trick: Mix the dry seasoning packets thoroughly before sprinkling to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Make Ahead Friendly: This recipe is perfect for meal prep! It reheats beautifully and often tastes even better the next day.
- Serving Suggestion: For an extra touch, sprinkle some fresh herbs like parsley or thyme on top before serving to add a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 110mg
