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Three Packet Slow Cooker Roast

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"Simple and Easy Roast that has become a family favorite. Goes great with a side of mashed potatoes or over rice!" — Kerstin

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 cup water
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix

1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast

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Directions

Whisk together the water, Italian dressing mix, ranch dressing mix, and brown gravy mix together in a bowl until smooth. Place the beef roast into a slow cooker, and pour the sauce over top.
Cook on Low until the roast is easily pierced by a fork, 6 to 8 hours.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 6 hrs
READY IN 6 hrs 10 mins

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4 stars for ease of preparation. I have been making versions of this roast for years. It can be made with 1 can beef broth instead of the gravy mix and water; water & gravy- or broth-, and Italian dressing mix; or 2 pkg Italian dressing mix, beef broth -or water & gravy mix-; any combination works. The sodium content will vary with what you end up using. It falls apart so you can easily shred for sandwiches. Also I've made with top or bottom round for less fat. I usually fix mashed potatoes with it and don't salt them. Leftover beef and juices are good for beginnings of soup next day- refrigerate and then skim off the fat that has hardened.

—Gloria

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 16, 2011

I made this following recipe exactly and thought it smelled so bad that I wouldn't even eat it. My son tasted it and said it was "ok" but I definitely won't be trying this one again!

—Themrs

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May 13, 2010

2 thumbs up! Of all the slow cooker roast recipes I have tried... there have been many due to my hectic schedule, this is by far the easiest and most tasty. I added quartered potatoes and baby carrots to the cooker to complete this meal. The coloring of the veggies due to the packet mixes were inviting. The flavor was exceptional. Thanks for such a keeper killer recipe!

—mammygirl

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May 18, 2010

My father in law made this same roast. Really good. I always braise the meat before I add it to the crockpot and add a sliced onion or two. Phenom gravy and really good over garlic/rosemary mashed potatoes. NOTE: If the inclination takes, you can use lemon-lime soda instead of the water. Also, if you're pinching pennies, this also works with stew meat.

—Sarah Jo

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Sep 29, 2010

Couldn't find Italian packet, so substituted 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing and omitted 1/2 cup of the water to compensate... Delish! I will never make slow cooker roast any other way again.

—Cher73

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Feb 10, 2011

Really easy and the kids loved it. Chuck can be a bit fatty, so I strained the grease out of the "sauce" after cooking and before serving

—Jane

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May 18, 2010

I made this for dinner last night (we were having a potluck kinda thing... I made this beef for sandwiches). I only changed one thing and added another. Instead of water I used beef broth. I added 1 George Killians Irish Red beer in for flavor. Holy Ale this was the most tender beef roast w/incredible flavor! Everyone fell head over heels for this! :) I of course directed them to this site! Always find gems here! :)

—TMCKASUN

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Mar 03, 2013

Instead of the water, I use a can of beef broth and add a sliced onion. Truly delicious... my family always goes crazy for this. They like it over egg noodles as opposed to adding taters and I'll usually add carrots to the mix. Great recipe, Kerstin!

—~TAYLOR~

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Nutrition

Calories
610 kcal
30%

Carbohydrates
6.1 g
2%

Cholesterol
164 mg
55%

Fat
46 g
71%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
39.1 g
78%

Sodium
1180 mg
47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Three Packet Slow Cooker Roast

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 610
Calories from Fat: 414

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 71 %
Saturated Fat 18.5g 93 %
Cholesterol 164mg 55 %
Sodium 1180mg 47 %
** Potassium 642mg 18 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.1g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 39.1g 78 %
** Sugars 1.7g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 46 %
** Thiamin 21 %
** Niacin 95 %
** Vitamin B6 50 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.