Crock Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast (2024)

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ByBrandie September 26, 2020May 16, 2024

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This Crock Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast with gravy is incredibly easy but incredibly tender and flavorful. Set it and forget it!

A TENDER POT ROAST RECIPE

Slow cooking can take a rather boring and tough cut of meat and make it come out so tender and tasty. And, in my case, I save on electricity because this roast isn’t cooking in my oven for hours on end. So that’s just a bonus right there.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is the best type of roast to use for this?

A beef chuck roast works perfect. It’s an inexpensive cut of meat and the low and slow cooking process will make the meat so tender. But any type of beef roast will work. Just make sure you are getting a large enough size

Can I use low sodium options?

Of course. Wherever you can find low sodium options, please do so.

What are some good side dishes to use?

This meal is delicious when you serve it with Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes or Ranch Roasted Potatoes.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

beef chuck roast
ranch dressing mix
brown gravy mix
Italian dressing mix
dried chopped onions
water
cornstarch

HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT 3-PACKET POT ROAST:

I like to brown the roast before putting it in the crock pot.It really gives it a great color and adds to the overall flavor. Heat up a large skillet on high heat. You want to get it really hot.Add about a tbsp. of vegetable oil into the bottom of the pan.Take a paper towel and dry the meat really good.Season the roast with salt & pepper.When pan is really hot, add the roast.You aren’t going to cook it all the way through. You’re just browning both sides to give it some added flavor.

Once browned, put the roast into the bottom of your slow cooker.

Mix together 2 cups of water with all the seasoning packets and chopped onion. Give it all a good stir.

Pour gravy mixture over the roast.

Cook on low for about 6 to 7 hours.Do not open the lid! You do not need to flip the roast over during cooking just leave it alone. The meat can end up tough if you open the lid while cooking. This next step is also optional (but I personally think is necessary) to make the gravy thicker. Whisk together cold water with cornstarch.

Pour corn starch mixture into the slow cooker and turn the slow cooker up to the high setting. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high to thicken the gravy. Then serve!

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Originally published: February 2012
Updated photos & republished: September 2020

Crock Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast

This Crock Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast with gravy is incredibly easy but incredibly tender and flavorful. Set it and forget it!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 7 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 7 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

▢ 3-4 pound beef chuck roast
▢ 1 packet ranch dressing mix
▢ 1 packet brown gravy mix
▢ 1 packet Italian dressing mix
▢ 1 tablespoon dried chopped onions (or half an onon, finely diced)
▢ 2 cups water
▢ 3 tablespoons cold water
▢ 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Heat up a large skillet on high heat. You want to get it really hot.
Add about a tablespoon of vegetable oil into the bottom of the pan.
Take a paper towel and dry the meat really well Season the roast with salt and pepper.
When pan is really hot, add the roast. You aren't going to cook it all the way through. You're just browning both sides to give it some added flavor and color.
Once browned, put it into the bottom of the slow cooker.
Mix together 2 cups of water with all the seasoning packets and chopped onion. Give it all a good stir.
Pour gravy mixture over the roast.
Cover and cook on low for about 6 to 7 hours. Do not open the lid! You do not need to flip the roast. If you open the lid, you may end up with a tough roast so just leave it alone.
When roast is fully cooked, whisk together cold water with cornstarch.
Pour corn starch mixture into the slow cooker and turn the slow cooker up to the high setting.
Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high to thicken the gravy.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 26g | Sodium: 1462mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

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Can you add potatoes and carrots to cook with roast?
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1. You can! I’m not a fan of carrots & potatoes cooking with pot roast. They can get mushy and it’s a texture thing for me but if you enjoy it, you can certainly add them in.
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Yum!! So so good and was the absolute best dinner for a crazy week – I didn’t even have to think about it!
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thank you for sharing this with us!
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wondering how I would convert this to the oven using a covered cast iron braiser? I love this recipe as is! I could never manage to make good pot roast until my mother in law gave me this recipe! works great with pork loin or shoulder as well!
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1. Hey Kayce! That’s a great question! I’ve never tried it though & I really hate to guess when I haven’t tested it. I’d guess maybe 350f for 3-4 hours. You can brown it to give it some color. Let me know if you try it!
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2. I have slow cooked this roast in the oven and it came out wonderful. I cooked it at 275 degrees for about 4 hours. Depending on the size of your roast how long it takes to get done. I seared each side first.
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My husband is not a fan of roast beef…after trying this recipe, he is now converted! Thank you for sharing such an easy – and delicious – recipe!
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I’ve tried many crockpot roast recipes, but this was the absolute best!! Glad I tried it, although I was a bit leery of the ingredients. I did thicken the beef broth with corn starch during the last 30 minutes which made a wonderful gravy. ❤
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This recipe was amazing . So much flavor for the very little ingredients needed. Amazing ! Loved it !
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This was delicious. Had a beef shoulder roast. Marinated it over night and then made this recipe. It was so tender. Thanks for the recipe.
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My husband said this was the best roast I have ever made- simple and easy. He loved the flavor. Don’t skip the browning, key to moist meat!
-PS: I accidentally added the cornstarch beforehand, and it turned out fine.
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Honeyyyy! This was a HIT!!! I followed the recipe to a T (except I left it in the crockpot longer, personal preference) & this roast was AMAZING!!! Thank you for an awesome recipe!!!
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1. Ha! Love it! Thanks so much Renee!!
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Hubby said BEST POT ROAST EVER!I I followed it to the letter. I realized I didn’t let roasts cook long enough in the past. This really fell apart and the gravy was delicious!
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This sounds great, Brandie—can you give an adaptation for an Instant Pot? Thanks so much.
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This is my ONLY pot roast recipe that I will use it is absolutely the best and easiest to prepare. I always use a chuck roast around 4 lbs and angus chuck when I can find it. Following the recipe exactly but adding tiny fresh dice carrots and parsley and fresh diced onions. I serve this with yukon gold mashed potatoes sweet baby buttered pes and bisquick biscuits. This is in my crock pot right now it’s 2 hours in on cooking high I cook it till it’s tender sometimes it could be 4 hours then other times it goes to 6 and the smell is driving us crazy it smells incredible it doesn’t have that boiled beef smell that you often get from cooking a pot roast ….. Anyway try it you will have the neighborhood going crazy.
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Love the roast recipe. Gonna print it to have handy for a quick roast dinner. Good recipe….
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