3 Packet Roast
This 3-packet roast is the ultimate slow cooker comfort meal! With just a handful of pantry-staple ingredients, it creates a rich, savory pot roast with tender beef and perfectly cooked vegetables.
Servings: 8 people
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
- Crockpot
- measuring cups
- whisk
- Large spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 0.6 oz packet Italian dressing mix
- 1.0 oz packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 1.0 oz packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 cup water
- 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes scrubbed and quartered
- 1 cup carrots peeled and cut into rounds
- 1 cup celery sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
Instructions
- Preheat a large cast iron skillet and add the olive oil.
- Sear the roast on both sides for about 2-3 minutes each.
- Remove the roast from the pan and place in a large crockpot.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions on top of the roast.
- Add all three packets to a cup of water and whisk together.
- Pour the packet mixture over the roast and vegetables.
- Cook in the crockpot on low for 8 hours.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Freeze: For longer storage, freeze portions of the roast and vegetables in freezer-safe containers with some of the broth. They will keep well for up to three months. Please note that the vegetables will lose their structure once defrosted.
Reheat: Warm in a pot on the stovetop over medium heat, adding broth or water if needed. You can also reheat it in the microwave at 30-second intervals until it is heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cup | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 1172mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2755IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg