Grandma’s roast dinners were always hearty and delicious, but if you’ve been intimidated to try roast beef on your own, the Three Packet Slow Cooker Roast recipe is here to make a classic Sunday roast easy enough for even the most beginner cook. Just like it says, you just need a roast and three packets for a delicious meal you’d be happy to serve your grandma!
Three Packet Slow Cooker Roast
I’m excited to try this Three Packet Slow Cooker Roast recipe and recreate the heartwarming and delicious roast dinners reminiscent of my grandma’s cooking. The thought of a classic Sunday roast brings back fond memories, but I’ve always felt a bit intimidated to prepare roast beef on my own. However, this recipe promises to make it easy, even for a beginner cook like me.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
1 (3 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
Directions
- Whisk together the water, Italian dressing mix, ranch dressing mix, and brown gravy mix together in a bowl until smooth. Place the beef roast into a slow cooker, and pour the sauce over top.
- Cook on Low until the roast is easily pierced by a fork, 6 to 8 hours.
To begin, I gather the main ingredients: a roast and three packets. The simplicity of the ingredient list is reassuring, and it’s impressive how a few packets can elevate the flavors of the roast.
With the ingredients ready, I prepare my slow cooker and place the roast inside. I open the first packet and sprinkle its contents over the roast, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat as it cooks. The aroma begins to fill the kitchen, hinting at the delicious meal to come.
Next, I open the second packet and sprinkle it over the roast, ensuring an even distribution of flavors. The combination of seasonings and herbs in these packets adds depth and richness to the roast, making it a standout dish.
Finally, I open the third packet and carefully pour its contents over the roast. This packet likely contains a savory sauce or gravy mix that will complement the flavors and add moisture to the meat.
With everything in place, I set the slow cooker to the recommended cooking time and eagerly await the final result. The beauty of using a slow cooker is that it does all the work for me, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender and succulent.
As the aroma continues to waft through the house, I can’t help but feel a sense of anticipation and nostalgia. The memories of my grandma’s roast dinners come flooding back, and I can’t wait to savor the familiar flavors once again.