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Slow Cooker Dump Pot Roast Dinner

This classic pot roast is the definition of set-it-and-forget-it cooking! The meat comes out so tender it falls apart, and you get perfectly cooked veggies all in one pot. It's like Sunday dinner without spending all day in the kitchen!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet 1 oz au jus gravy mix
  • 1 lb baby carrots
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes halved if large

Method
 

  1. Place the chuck roast in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle both the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix packets over the roast.
  3. Arrange the baby carrots and potatoes around the sides of the roast.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
  5. Shred the meat with two forks and serve with the vegetables and cooking liquid spooned over the top.