Dude's Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

RECIPE

1/3/20241 min read

grilled meat with green vegetable on white ceramic plate
grilled meat with green vegetable on white ceramic plate

POT ROAST

Ingredients

Before you dive into making your pot roast, let’s gather the essentials. Here’s what you need to create this succulent meal:

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 1 (2 ½ pound) boneless beef chuck roast

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 package dry beef gravy mix

  • 1 package ranch dressing mix

  • 1 package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix

  • ½ cup water (or as needed)

  • 5 whole peeled carrots (optional)

Method

  1. Begin by greasing the slow cooker with cooking spray. This helps prevent the roast from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.

  2. Spread the sliced onions evenly at the bottom of the cooker.

  3. Next, pat the roast dry using paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Dredge the roast in flour, coating all sides well. This will help to thicken the gravy later on.

  4. Place the floured roast on top of the onions in the slow cooker.

  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, Italian dressing mix, and water. This flavorful mixture will enhance the taste of your roast. Pour the blend over the roast.

  6. If you're using carrots, add them to the pot now for a lovely touch of sweetness.

  7. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat. Cook for about 8 hours, or until the roast is tender and the gravy has thickened perfectly.