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Hearty comfort meal featuring sliced roast beef, baby potatoes, and carrots in homemade gravy.

Three Envelope Roast Creation

Three Envelope Roast Creation is a slow-cooked chuck roast prepared with brown gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, Italian dressing mix, and water, resulting in tender, flavorful beef with a rich, savory sauce.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Three Envelope Roast Creation
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 –4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet brown gravy mix
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet Italian dressing mix
  • 1 cup water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (optional)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • Potatoes chopped
  • Carrots sliced
  • Onion chopped

Instructions

  • If desired, season the chuck roast evenly on all sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Place the seasoned roast into the bowl of a slow cooker.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix. Add the water and whisk until the mixture is fully dissolved and smooth.
  • Pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the roast, ensuring the liquid distributes around and over the meat.
  • If using vegetables, arrange the potatoes, carrots, and onions around the roast in the slow cooker.
  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Set the temperature to high and cook for 4 hours, or until the roast is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  • During cooking, the roast may be basted occasionally with the cooking liquid if desired.
  • Once fully cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and serve with the cooking juices.

Notes

To make this Three Envelope Roast Creation gluten free, use certified gluten-free versions of the brown gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix. Verify that all seasoning packets and optional add-ins are labeled gluten free, as some mixes may contain wheat-based thickeners.