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!
Ingredients
3PoundsBeef Chuck Roast with good marbling, (ask your butcher for help)
1Dry Ranch Dressing Packet
1Au Jus Seasoning Packet
1/2CupUnsalted Butter
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