This Easier-Than-Takeout Three Pack Slow Cooker Roast is sure to become a family favorite. This is a classic slow cooker pot roast, just like mom used to make. It’s perfectly tender in a slow cooker and served with carrots and potatoes for an easy meal.
If you’ve been following me, you know I love to cook. You probably also might assume that I cook every day and that I never get tired of cooking. Well, only part of that statement is correct! I do cook almost every day. But, I do get tired of cooking. I get tired of being rushed and need easy meals just like you.
I don’t know if it’s just my family, but we have been busier than ever the last few weeks. Homework and tests are killing me. (You’d think it’s actually me who has to take the tests, but it takes a drill Sargent to keep my kids on task!) It takes Lincoln an hour and a half to complete his homework and although he can do it without help from me most of the time, I still have to keep him focused. Then there’s swim and scouts and fundraising for every activity they participate in.
I’ve realized I need organization now more than ever. I had strayed from my weekly meal planning but desperately needed to reinstate it.
With that being said, Monday through Thursday, I’m just like you. It’s all I can do to get the best quick meal on the table between homework, tennis and golf lessons and Boy Scouts. For those nights, I need quick family meals that the entire family enjoys. This is one of my “go-to” recipes.
Why I love Easier-Than-Takeout Three Pack Slow Cooker Roast
I don’t have a long list of ingredients to search for in the grocery store. There are only three seasoning packs to get.
- A 2-pound roast with potatoes and carrots will easily yield 8 servings.
- If you want leftovers, get a 3-pound roast. You can always make hoagie sandwiches with it. Serve the roast on hamburger buns with Lemon Dill Mayonnaise and Stuffed Mushrooms.
- If you can’t find beef stew mix, you can use a brown gravy mix.
Easier-Than-Takeout Three Pack Slow Cooker Roast
Ingredients
- 2 pound chuck roast
- 1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet beef stew seasoning or brown gravy mix
- 1 cup water
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1 pound baby carrots
Instructions
- Place the roast, potatoes, and carrots in a slow-cooker.
- Sprinkle the top of the meat with the seasoning packets. Add water.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 5 hours.
Nutrition
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Tom says
If I have a 5-6 lb roast should I double seasoning packs?
Paula says
Yes
Dave Smith says
I have made this dish several times. Followed the recipe exactly and it was great. I have also cooked with mashed potatoes and veggies. Then, I tweaked it a little bit with new potatoes cut in quarters with skins left on and carrots sliced thick. Just threw the veggies in with roast. I was concerned that the veggies would be over cooked, but they were fine. I am a lazy cooker, so like to do it all in one pot.
Renee Patterson Travis says
This looks so easy and sounds so good! I am going to try it! Thank you 🙂
Sonia says
“4 to 5 hours on low or 8 to 10 hours on high!” Is this bit written the wrong way round as surely you’d need the longer time (8-10hrs) on low and shorter time (4-5hrs) on high?
Paula says
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, sure it is, going to correct it now!! Thanks so much!!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
I love easy recipes! This sounds so delicious too! Thanks for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends. I'm looking forward to seeing what you share this week! 🙂
Savannah @ HammockTracks says
Thanks for linking up to HammockTracks and I hope you'll return this week.
Michelle's Tasty Creations says
Paula,
I am always on the hunt for new crock pot recipes 🙂 I love to cook roasts and this looks super simple and delicious. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Have a wonderful week.
Michelle
Jenny says
I so want a slow cooker!
There are just so many recipes for them!
Leslie Stewart says
Paula,
Thanks so much for linking your goodies to the Thanksgiving Treats & Fall Fun party! Love your new look. Have a great day!
Leslie
House on the Way
Walking on Sunshine says
I love pot roast in the crock pot! Yours looks really good and EASY! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday. Please come back to VOTE on Sunday!
Ericka Breedlove says
This looks like a great, easy to make recipe! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday! Don't forgot to stop by on Sunday to vote for your favorite recipes!
Sicorra@TacklingOurDebt says
This recipe looks delicious! I have a pot roast in the freezer. I will have to try this.
Annmarie Pipa says
that looks delicious!
Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.com says
I have never noticed your encore meal suggestions before. Love the idea! Your roast looks divine, and the encore idea sounds even yummier! Thank you so much for visiting and adding your idea to the Thanksgiving Treats and Fall Fun Linky Party.
Tami Von Zalez says
I love to use those dry mix packets to give meat an oomph!
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Leslie says
I’ve been desperately trying to figure out make-ahead and simple meals. This looks like it completely fits the bill; and I love how you have encore meal suggestions to keep things interesting!