Description
This Slow Cooker Three Envelope Pot Roast recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef with minimal effort. Using three seasoning packets — ranch, Italian dressing, and brown gravy mix — combined with a beef chuck roast, this hearty meal cooks low and slow in the crockpot, resulting in a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth roast perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Roast
- 3–4 lb beef chuck roast (or brisket)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
Seasoning Mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet Italian dressing mix
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 cup water (or beef broth for more flavor)
Instructions
- 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, then sear it in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if you’re short on time.
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the seared or unseared roast in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- 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.
- Cook the Roast: Pour the seasoning mixture over the roast in the slow cooker, ensuring it’s well coated.
- 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.
- 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
- Searing the roast is optional but enhances flavor.
- You can substitute water with beef broth for richer taste.
- Cooking times vary depending on slow cooker wattage; check tenderness before shredding.
- Leftovers store well and make great sandwich fillings.
- You can add vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
