In the realm of comforting and hearty meals, few dishes can rival the classic slow cooker pot roast. This timeless recipe not only fills your home with mouthwatering aromas but also delivers a tender and flavorful meal that the whole family can enjoy. Let’s explore how to create this culinary masterpiece step by step.
Ingredients:
| INGREDIENTS | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Boneless beef chuck roast | 2.5 lb |
| All-purpose flour | 1/4 cup |
| Yellow onion, sliced | 1 medium |
| Carrots, peeled and cut into pieces | 5 |
| Celery stalks, cut into pieces | 3 |
| Beef gravy mix | 1 1-oz packet |
| Ranch dressing mix | 1 1-oz packet |
| Italian dressing mix | 1 1-oz packet |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chuck Roast: Begin by patting the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season it generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Coat with Flour: Roll the seasoned roast in the all-purpose flour, ensuring that all sides are evenly coated.
- Layer Ingredients: Place the floured roast on top of a bed of sliced onions in the slow cooker. Add the carrots and celery around the roast.
- Prepare Seasoning Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, Italian dressing mix, and water until well blended.
- Pour Seasoning Mixture: Pour the prepared seasoning mixture evenly around the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the meat to become tender.
- Make Gravy (Pro Tip): Utilize the flavorful drippings to make a delicious gravy. Strain out the cooked vegetables from the liquid in the slow cooker. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the drippings with a mixture of 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1/4 cup of warm water, whisking continuously until the gravy thickens.
