🥩 Envelope Method Roast – The Easiest, Juiciest Pot Roast Ever!
If you love tender, melt-in-your-mouth roast beef with rich, savory gravy — this Envelope Method Roast is pure comfort food magic. With just three seasoning packets and a splash of water, you’ll have a flavorful dinner that tastes like it simmered all day (and it practically did — but with zero effort).
This recipe has been passed around kitchens for decades because it’s that easy. No fancy ingredients, no complicated prep — just simple, hearty, old-fashioned goodness straight from the oven or slow cooker.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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🧂 Only 3 “envelopes” (packets) of seasoning
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🍽️ Perfectly tender, juicy, and flavorful roast every time
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🕒 Minimal prep — the oven or crockpot does the work
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🍲 Makes its own gravy!
🧂 Ingredients
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1 (3–4 lb) chuck roast
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1 envelope ranch dressing mix
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1 envelope Italian dressing mix
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1 envelope brown gravy mix
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1 cup water (or beef broth for deeper flavor)
Optional add-ins:
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1 onion, sliced
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4–5 carrots, cut into chunks
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3–4 potatoes, halved or quartered
🍴 Instructions (Oven Method)
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Preheat oven: 300°F (150°C).
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Prep the roast: Place roast in a large roasting pan or Dutch oven.
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Mix seasoning: In a bowl, whisk together the three envelopes with 1 cup of water or broth.
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Pour & cover: Pour mixture over the roast. Cover tightly with foil or a lid.
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Bake: Cook for 3–4 hours, until roast is fork-tender.
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Serve: Slice or shred, spoon gravy over the top, and serve with mashed potatoes or veggies.
🕰️ Slow Cooker Version
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Place roast in slow cooker.
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Mix all three envelopes with 1 cup water or broth. Pour over roast.
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Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until tender.
💡 Pro Tips
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Add a splash of red wine for richer gravy.
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Use leftover juices to make extra gravy — just whisk in cornstarch slurry.
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Perfect for meal prep — leftovers taste even better the next day!
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