🥩 Put Raw Chuck Roast in a Slow Cooker with These 4 Ingredients — It’s Next-Level Comfort Food!

🥩 Put Raw Chuck Roast in a Slow Cooker with These 4 Ingredients — It’s Next-Level Comfort Food!





When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a tender, flavorful chuck roast that practically falls apart with your fork. The best part? You don’t need fancy ingredients — just 4 simple pantry staples and your trusty slow cooker.

This easy dump-and-go recipe has been around for generations, and for good reason. It’s hearty, juicy, and makes its own rich gravy while it cooks. Perfect for Sunday dinners, weeknight meals, or anytime you crave something warm and comforting.


Why You’ll Love It

  • 🕒 5 minutes of prep — your slow cooker does the rest

  • 🧂 Only 4 ingredients

  • 🥔 Makes its own savory gravy

  • 🍽️ Perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles


🧂 Ingredients

  • 1 (3–4 lb) chuck roast, raw

  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix

  • 1 packet brown gravy mix

  • 1 packet Italian dressing mix

  • 1 cup water (or beef broth for deeper flavor)

Optional:

  • 4–5 carrots, 3–4 potatoes, 1 sliced onion for a full meal


🍴 Instructions

  1. Add roast to slow cooker: Place the raw chuck roast right in the bottom — no browning needed!

  2. Mix seasoning: In a bowl, whisk together the 3 seasoning packets and 1 cup of water or broth.

  3. Pour & cover: Pour the mixture over the roast. Add veggies if using.

  4. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until tender.

  5. Serve: Shred or slice the roast and spoon that delicious gravy over mashed potatoes or rice.


💡 Pro Tip:

Add a tablespoon of butter on top before cooking for an extra-rich flavor.

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