Description

This Slow Cooker 3 Packet Pot Roast recipe is an easy and flavorful way to prepare a tender and juicy chuck roast. Using a combination of Zesty Italian Dressing Mix, Ranch Dressing Mix, and brown gravy mix, the roast is infused with rich and savory flavors while cooking low and slow in the crockpot alongside baby carrots and onions. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, this recipe requires minimal prep and delivers a melt-in-your-mouth pot roast with a delicious gravy sauce.

Ingredients

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Meat

4 lb. chuck roast (around 3-5 lbs. works well)

Seasoning Mixes

0.6 oz. packet Zesty Italian Dressing Mix (Good Seasons Brand)
1 oz. packet Ranch Dressing Mix
0.87 oz. packet brown gravy mix

Vegetables

1 white onion, diced large
1 lb. baby carrots

Liquids

1 cup water

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Instructions

Prepare the slow cooker: Place the chuck roast directly into the slow cooker base, ensuring it lays evenly.
Add seasoning mixes: Sprinkle the Zesty Italian Dressing Mix, Ranch Dressing Mix, and brown gravy mix evenly over the top of the roast for full flavor infusion.
Add vegetables: Spread the diced white onion and baby carrots on top of the seasoned roast, layering them evenly.
Add water: Pour 1 cup of water over the contents in the slow cooker to help create moisture and the cooking broth.
Cook the roast: Cover with the slow cooker lid and cook on LOW setting for 9 hours or on HIGH setting for about 6 hours, until the meat is very tender and easy to shred.
Shred and trim: Once cooked, remove the roast and shred the meat using two forks. Remove any excess fatty pieces to improve texture.
Degrease the sauce (optional): To reduce grease in the cooking liquid, gently lay paper towels over the surface to absorb fat and discard them carefully.

Notes

For best results, use a chuck roast between 3 to 5 pounds to ensure even cooking.
This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on slow cooker size.
Removing excess fat from the cooked meat improves both flavor and healthiness.
Use paper towels carefully when degreasing to avoid soaking too much of the sauce.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days or can be frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6 oz. cooked meat with vegetables and sauce)
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: thirty-five g
Cholesterol: 110 mg