Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A few packaged mixes make it so easy to serve a tender beef pot roast and savory gravy, all done in the slow cooker while you do other things.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
• ½ cup water, or as needed
• 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• 1 (1.2 ounce) package dry beef gravy mix
• 5 whole peeled carrots (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread the onion slices out into the bottom of the cooker.

Step 2

Spread the flour out onto a work surface. Sprinkle the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, and roll the roast in the flour to coat all sides. Using the edge of a small, sturdy plate, pound the flour into the meat. Place the floured roast into the cooker on top of the onions. Whisk together beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix in a bowl, and whisk the mixes with water until smooth. Pour over the chuck roast. Distribute carrots around the meat.

Step 3

Cover the cooker, set to Low, and cook until the roast is tender and the gravy has thickened, about 8 hours.