3-Packet Pot Roast

Name: 3-Packet Pot Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Beef chuck roast 3 - 4 lbs.; Salt & Pepper to taste; Oil; Water 4-5 cups; Onion 1, cut in half; Carrots 3, large chunks; Daikon radish or potatoes 3 cups, large chunks; Celery 3, large chunks; Garlic 4 - 6; Parsley, chopped 1/2 cup; Ranch dressing mix 1; Italian dressing mix 1; Brown gravy mix 1

9 steps

Prep:15minCook:3h 15min

This is the easiest and the most flavorful pot roast that requires minimum prep! Fork tender and juicy, too! The most surprising part? Daikon radish that soaks up all the meaty broth. Enjoy!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:32:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories609.4 kcal (30%)

Total Fat39.6 g (57%)

Carbs20.8 g (8%)

Sugars6.4 g (7%)

Protein41.8 g (84%)

Sodium1103.6 mg (55%)

Fiber3 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

3 lbsBeef chuck roast

4 cupsWater

3 cupsDaikon radish

or potatoes, large chunks

½ cupParsley

1Italian dressing mix

1Brown gravy mix

Instructions

Step 1

Pat dry beef chuck roast if needed. Lightly season it with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat oil over medium high.

Step 3

Sear both sides of chuck roast till golden brown.

Step 4

Add all 3 mix packets.

Step 5

Add water.

Step 6

Add all vegetables.

Step 7

Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 3 hours or till meat is tender. Check occasionally and add a little more water if needed to keep beef immersed at least 2/3 of the way. Maintain a low boil the entire time by adjusting heat as needed.

Step 8

Garnish with parsley.

Step 9

Serve with crusty bread or rice. Enjoy!