Ah! The “3 Packet Roast” is a simple, popular slow-cooker or oven roast recipe where the roast is cooked with three seasoning packets—usually onion soup mix, au jus gravy mix, and ranch dressing mix. It’s super easy and flavorful 🥩✨
Here’s a classic version:
🥩 3 Packet Roast
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 3–4 lb (1.5–2 kg) beef roast (chuck or rump roast works well)
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup water (or as needed for slow cooker)
- Optional: potatoes, carrots, and onions
Instructions
Slow Cooker Method
- Prep roast
- Place roast in slow cooker.
- If using, add chopped potatoes, carrots, and onions around the roast.
- Add seasoning
- Sprinkle all three seasoning packets over the roast.
- Pour 1 cup water into the slow cooker.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until meat is tender and easily shredded.
- Serve
- Slice or shred the roast.
- Spoon vegetables and cooking juices over the top.
- Optional: thicken juices with cornstarch for gravy.
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Place roast in a roasting pan. Sprinkle seasoning packets over the top. Add 1 cup water. Cover tightly with foil.
- Roast for 3–4 hours, basting occasionally, until tender.
Tips
- For more flavor, sear the roast in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Use less water for thicker gravy, more for soupier juices.
- Great served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
I can also give a low-sodium 3 packet roast version or a vegetable-loaded “one-pot” version if you want.
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