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This is our new favorite slow cooker pot roast recipe and it's only 3 ingredients! I cannot even believe how perfect and juicy it was!! ohsweetbasil.com
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

This Easy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe requires just four ingredients and there’s no searing involved beforehand. Simply add everything into the slow cooker and walk away! 
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 2 minutes
Course: 100 + BEST Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, crock pot, easy, main dish, pot roast, recipe, roast, slow cooker
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 3 Pounds Beef Chuck Roast with good marbling (ask your butcher for help)
  • 1 Dry Ranch Dressing Packet
  • 1 Au Jus Seasoning Packet
  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the top of the meat with the ranch seasoning and then the au jus packet.
    3 Pounds Beef Chuck Roast with good marbling, 1 Dry Ranch Dressing Packet, 1 Au Jus Seasoning Packet
  • Place the butter on top.
    1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • Cover with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours, shredding into the sauce after 7 1/2 hours if desired.

Notes

To make gravy from the drippings: Heat drippings in a saucepan with a little extra water if needed. Once it's boiling, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch that has been mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water. Whisk until it boils again and turn down to a simmer to thicken.
pot roast will keep for 3-4 days in the frig

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 36.2g | Cholesterol: 131.8mg | Fiber: 0.1g