Sweater Weather Special: Winter Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

If you're looking for an easy, no-fuss dinner that even the pickiest eaters will love, this winter crockpot pot roast is a game changer! With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can have a hearty, sweater-weather meal that practically cooks itself. This is a receipt is staple in our house when the holidays come and we get busier and busier each day.

Don’t spend all night in the kitchen, just toss everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic! After about five hours on low heat, the beef will be tender and juicy. Want to make it even heartier? Throw in some vegetables like potatoes, carrots, celery, or mushrooms for the last couple of hours. The best part? No complicated steps or fancy ingredients, just a delicious, savory dinner that will make your kitchen smell incredible all day long. It is comfort food without the hassle!

Ingredients

1 3-5lb beef roast (any kind)

1½ cups water

1 packet brown gravy mix

1 packet ranch dressing mix

1 packet Italian dressing mix

Vegetables of your choice (potatoes, carrots, celery, etc.)

Instructions

Place your beef roast into your slow cooker with 1½ cups of water.

Sprinkle all of the seasoning packets over the roast.

Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours and then add your veggies.

Cook for an additional 2-4 hours or until the beef easily pulls apart. The time needed will greatly depend on your cut and size of the meat and the brand of your slow cooker.

Notes

The size of the seasoning packets is about 1 ounce. Some of them are just over an ounce, and some of them are just under (depending on the brand).

You can also replace half of the water with red wine if you happen to have a bottle open.

French onion soup mix is also a popular seasoning for pot roast and can be used in place of the ranch.

If you're on a low-carb diet, try this roast with mashed cauliflower!

I also love adding mushrooms, onion, and bell peppers to mine!