EASIER-THAN-TAKEOUT THREE PACK SLOW COOKER ROAST

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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.

 Easier-Than-Takeout Three Pack Slow Cooker Roast

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.

    1. A 2-pound roast with potatoes and carrots will easily yield 8 servings.
    2. 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.
    3. If you can’t find beef stew mix, you can use a brown gravy mix.

 

 Easier-Than-Takeout Three Pack Slow Cooker Roast

Easier-Than-Takeout Three Pack Slow Cooker Roast

Easier-Than-Takeout Three Pack Slow Cooker Roast

Slow cooker roast makes weeknight dinners a breeze!
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Servings: 8 servings

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

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 979mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7834IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.

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20 Comments

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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!

  4. 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!

  5. 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.

  6. I love to use those dry mix packets to give meat an oomph!

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  7. 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!

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