Super Easy Pot Roast

When you need a filling meal and do not have time to spend in the kitchen, grab the slow cooker out of the cupboard! You can make this delicious Super Easy Pot Roast and have dinner basically ready as soon as you get home from work.

With a little planning, all you need to do is lightly sear the roast, and place it in the Slow Cooker.

A super easy recipe for a dinner that is comforting, delicious, and hearty. This is a recipe that you are going to want to try immediately.

Two packets of Dressing mix and one of gravy, a little water then all you do is set it and forget it.

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What is so great about this recipe?

You do not need to add spices or seasonings other than two packs of dressing mix and one gravy. Add water and let the slow cooker do the work. This recipe is really easy to make, and the outcome is delicious!

Variations

The recipe calls for a Chuck Roast, you could certainly use a Pork Roast. If you want a little more of the sauce mix for potatoes, you could add a second packet of gravy with water and you will have enough.

Ingredients:

• Chuck roast
• Dry Italian dressing mix
• Dry Ranch dressing mix
• Dry brown gravy mix
• Water

How to make Super Easy Pot Roast:

Step 1. In a bowl, combine the Italian dressing, ranch dressing, and brown gravy seasoning with the water.

Adding dry Italian dressing mix.

Adding dry brown gravy mix

Adding dry Ranch dressing mix.

Adding water.

Whisk to combine well.

Step 2. You can choose to brown both sides of the chuck roast prior to placing it into the slow cooker, this helps it have a seared look when finished. This step is optional, however.

Step 3. Place the roast into the slow cooker, and cover in the sauce mixture.

Then cook on low for 8 hours.

Now ready to enjoy!

Super Easy Pot Roast

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours hours

Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6

A super easy recipe for a dinner that is comforting, delicious and hearty. This is a recipe that you are going to want to try immediately. Two packets of Dressing mix and one of gravy, a little water then all you do is set it and forget it.

4.19 from 43 votes

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Ingredients 

• 2 ½ – 3 lb. Chuck roast
• 1 Packet dry Italian dressing mix
• 1 Packet dry Ranch dressing mix
• 1 Packet dry brown gravy mix
• ½ C. Water

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Instructions

• In a bowl, combine the Italian dressing, ranch dressing, and brown gravy seasoning with the water, and whisk to combine well.
• You can choose to brown both sides of the chuck roast prior to placing it into the slow cooker, this helps it have a seared look when finished. This step is optional, however.
• Place the roast into the slow cooker, cover in the sauce mixture, and cook on low for 8 hours.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1372kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 141g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 45g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 471mg | Sodium: 1026mg | Sugar: 1g

Author: Laura

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How should I store the leftovers?

Be sure the food has cooled completely. Transfer it to an airtight container and then place it into the refrigerator. You can store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze the leftovers?

The leftovers can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure the food is cooled before wrapping it or placing it in an airtight container.

How can this be reheated?

You can reheat the roast b placing it in a preheated 350* oven. Reheat it for 10 minutes or until heated through. You could also use the microwave to reheat the Roast.