Slow Cooker Ranch Pot Roast

It doesn’t get much better than this slow cooker ranch flavored pot roast!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: beef, Comfort Foods, Slow Cooker

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy pot roast recipes, pot roast, ranch, slow cooker beef

Servings: 6 -8

Calories: 442kcal

1 beef roast 3-5 lbs--chuck, bottom round, rump or whatever you use
3 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning mix -OR- 1 envelope store bought
2 tbsp homemade Italian dressing mix -OR- 1 envelope store bought i.e. Good Seasons
1 envelope brown gravy mix
2 cups carrots optional
6 medium potatoes cut in half (optional)
1/2 cup water

In a small bowl, mix the ranch seasoning, Italian dressing mix and brown gravy mix.
Pat roast dry then rub the seasoning mixture over the entire roast.
Place in a 5-7 quart slow cooker and pour the water around the roast.
Add the carrots and potatoes, if using.
Cover and cook on low 7-10 hours, high 4-7 hours. !!TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND DEPEND ON THE SHAPE/THICKNESS OF THE ROAST!!
To thicken gravy, mix 2 tbs flour with 3 tbs water for EACH cup of pan juice. Place the pan juices in a small saucepan and heat to boiling. Add the flour/water mixture and stir until thick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 5 minutes

Use the dressing mixes DRY. Do not make up like a salad dressing.