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Slow Cooker Three Packet Pot Roast

Three Packet Pot Roast is a roast using 3 different seasoning packets, slow cooked to make the juiciest, most flavorful meal. You're family is going to love this one!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

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Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pound Chuck Roast
  • 2 tbsp butter salted or unsalted works
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup red wine or beef broth
  • 2 pounds potatoes russet, red or yellow potatoes, washed and cut into large chunks (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1/2 pound carrots cut into large 3 inch chunks
  • 0.7 ounce packet dry Italian dressing seasoning mix
  • 0.87 ounce packet low sodium brown gravy or au jus
  • 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning
  • 2 cups water

Method
 

  1. Spray a crock pot with nonstick spray.
  2. Let the roast come to room temperature. Pat with paper towels on all sides to ensure a good sear.
  3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Salt and pepper the roast to taste on both sides and sear 1-2 minutes until golden brown on all sides. Place the roast inside the crock pot.
  4. Add the onion into the same skillet and sauté over medium heat until golden brown, a couple of minutes. Pour in the red wine (or beef broth) and scrape the brown bits out of the pan. Add the onion and juices to the crock pot.
  5. Add in the potatoes and carrots on top of the beef.
  6. Pour all 3 seasoning packets into the water and whisk to dissolve. Pour over the roast.
  7. Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 4 hours. Shred meat and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 47gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 955mgPotassium: 1564mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6465IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 6mg

Notes

  • If you have any leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
  • Use a room temperature roast and pat it dry with paper towels for a really good sear.
  • Skip the onions if you don't like them or you can't eat them.
  • Water, beef broth or chicken stock works to deglaze the pan in place of the red wine.
  • Searing the meat adds to the flavor and locks in the juiciness, but you can skip this step if you're in a hurry.
  • Substitute fresh or frozen green beans, broccoli, or asparagus in the last hour of cooking for the carrots.
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