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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pot Roast (with the Best Gravy Ever)

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pot Roast (with the Best Gravy Ever)

This isn’t just any pot roast — it’s the pot roast. Fork-tender beef, cozy carrots and potatoes, and a savory gravy that’s pure liquid gold. The secret? A flavor-packed trio of ranch, Italian, and gravy mixes that do all the heavy lifting. Toss everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic — Sunday dinner (or any night comfort food) has never been easier.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 422 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 envelope ranch dressing mix about 1 ounce
  • 1 envelope Italian dressing mix about 1 ounce
  • 1 envelope brown gravy mix about 1 ounce
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste (hold off on extra salt until the end — those ranch, Italian, and gravy mixes bring plenty of flavor on their own!)

Instructions
 

  • Season roast lightly with salt and pepper. (Optional but recommended: give it a good sear in a hot pan for flavor that will make your neighbors jealous.)
  • Place onions and garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Nestle the roast right on top.
  • Mix the ranch, Italian, and gravy packets together. Sprinkle evenly over the roast.
  • Pour beef broth around the edges — don’t wash off that magical seasoning on top!
  • Add carrots and potatoes around the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or until the beef practically begs to fall apart).
  • Remove roast and veggies, let the meat rest a few minutes, then slice or shred.
  • Want to serve this roast with gravy? Pour the cooking liquid into a fat separator and let it sit a minute so the fat rises to the top. Pour the juices into a saucepan (leaving most of the fat behind). Bring to a simmer, then whisk in 1–2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with a little cold water (slurry). Cook until thickened, season to taste, and drizzle over everything.

Notes

Pro Tips
  • Sear the beef: Totally optional, but it adds a deep, rich flavor.
  • Veggie swap: Toss in parsnips or sweet potatoes for fun.
  • Gravy boost: Whisk in a cornstarch slurry at the end if you like a thicker sauce.
 
Pairing Suggestions
This pot roast has best friend energy — it just makes everything taste better. Try serving it with:
  • Soft, buttery rolls – perfect for soaking up every last drop of that glorious gravy.
  • Creamy mashed potatoes – the ultimate comfort food power couple.
  • Roasted veggies – a little color, a little crunch, and hey, it balances out all that cozy richness.
  • Warm apple crisp – the perfect sweet finish after all that savory goodness.

Nutrition

Serving: 6 ServingsCalories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 44gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 809mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Comfort food, Crock Pot, Pot Roast, Slow Cooker
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