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Pot Roast: Ranch Onion Butter Gravy

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A chuck roast, ranch, onion soup, butter, and mashed potatoes make up this straightforward slow-cooker meal. The roast is seasoned, seared briefly on both sides, then placed in the crockpot with the ranch, onion soup, and butter.

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The eight-hour low cook gives the recipe its full cooking schedule, so it works best when there is time to let the crockpot run. Once finished, the roast is served over mashed potatoes.

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Ingredients You'll Need

This recipe starts with a 2 lb chuck roast. Salt, pepper, and a little oil are used before the roast goes into the crockpot.

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The ranch, onion soup, and stick of butter are added with the roast for the slow cook. Mashed potatoes are the base for serving the finished roast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What cut of meat is used for this pot roast?

This recipe uses a 2 lb chuck roast.

Should I sear the roast before adding it to the crockpot?

Yes. Pat the roast dry, season both sides with salt and pepper, then sear it in a pan with a little oil for a few minutes on each side.

What should I add to the crockpot with the roast?

Add the ranch, onion soup, and butter with the roast.

How long does the pot roast cook in the crockpot?

Cook the pot roast on low for 8 hours.

How is this pot roast served?

Serve the pot roast over mashed potatoes.

How To Make It

Pat roast dry. Add salt and pepper to each side. Sear the roast in a pan with a little bit of oil for a few minutes on each side. Put the roast in the crockpot.

Add the ranch, onion soup, and butter. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Serve over mashed potatoes.

Wrapping Up

This is a direct slow-cooker recipe built around chuck roast, ranch, onion soup, butter, and mashed potatoes.

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A collage showing the preparation of a pot roast with ranch seasoning and butter in a slow cooker, served on a plate with mashed potatoes and corn.

Pot Roast: Ranch Onion Butter Gravy

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chuck roast
  • 1 package ranch
  • 1 pack onion soup
  • 1 stick butter
  • Salt & pepper
  • A little bit of oil
  • Mashed potatoes

Instructions

  • Pat roast dry. Add salt and pepper to each side. Sear the roast in a pan with a little bit of oil for a few minutes on each side.
  • Put the roast in the crockpot.
  • Add the ranch, onion soup, and butter.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes.

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