Crock Pot Pot Roast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
10 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Pot Roast
Description
This pot roast recipe relies on a blend of seasoning packets—brown gravy mix, ranch seasoning, and Italian dressing mix—to infuse a 2-3 pound beef chuck roast with rich flavor. Placing the roast and water in a slow cooker and cooking on low for 7-8 hours slowly breaks down the connective tissue, yielding tender, shreddable meat. The seasoning mix creates a savory sauce as the meat cooks. Additional vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and onions can be added for a complete meal.
The finished meat can be served sliced or shredded and pairs well with the gravy made from the slow cooker drippings. Leftovers reheat well and can be repurposed in various Mexican-inspired dishes such as burritos and empanadas. Proper storage and reheating tips help preserve the meat’s moisture and flavor.
Preparing the seasoning mix in bulk and storing it for future use is a convenient option. Cooking on high for 4 hours yields sliced roast, while low and slow produces fork-tender shredded meat.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown gravy mix dry mix
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix dry
- 1 tablespoon Italian dressing mix dry mix
- 1 (2-3 pound) beef chuck roast
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix gravy and ranch and Italian dressing mixes.
- Place chuck roast in the slow cooker and pour water over it. Sprinkle dry mix all over the top.
- Cook on low for 7–8 hours, or until meat is tender and easy to shred.
Notes
- Cook leftovers cooled and stored with juices in airtight containers for 1-2 days refrigerated or freeze 2-3 months.
- Reheat covered with foil in oven at 325°F until warmed through.
- Make a bulk seasoning by mixing multiple packets dry and store sealed for easy future use.
- Add diced potatoes, baby carrots, and onion wedges to the crock pot for a complete roast with vegetables.
- Cook on HIGH for sliced roast in 4 hours; cook on LOW longer for shreddable, tender meat.
- Use crock pot drippings to make gravy for serving.
- Leftover roast is suitable for dishes like burritos, enchiladas, and empanadas.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 10kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.02IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.003mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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