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Fall-Apart Slow Cooker Tender Beef Pot Roast
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Fall-Apart Tender Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast

The Beef Melts in Your Mouth – The Gravy is Both Thick and Rich with Flavor.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 serves

Ingredients

  • 1 onion sliced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 2½ pound boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1.2 ounce package dry beef gravy mix
  • 1 1 ounce package ranch dressing mix
  • 1 .7 ounce package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • ½ cup water or as needed 5 whole peeled carrots (optional)

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Spread the onion slices out into the bottom of the cooker.
  • Spread the flour out onto a work surface.
  • Sprinkle the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, and roll the roast in the flour to coat all sides. Using the edge of a small, sturdy plate, pound the flour into the meat.
  • Place the floured roast into the cooker on top of the onions.
  • Whisk together beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix in a bowl, and whisk the mixes with water until smooth.
  • Pour over the chuck roast.
  • Distribute carrots around the meat.
  • Cover the cooker, set to Low, and cook until the roast is tender and the gravy has thickened, about 8 hours.