While we limit our boys to one after-school activity at a time with 4 of them it gets crazy some evenings which is why I love crock pot roast recipes! We prefer to eat as a family all gathered around the dinner table discussing our day but sometimes it simply isn’t possible. Being able to throw something in the crock pot in the morning lets us eat when we can while not waiting for everyone! Throwing a roast in the crock pot is probably the simplest meal possible and there are so many recipes it doesn’t get old! I’m going to show you three easy crock pot roast recipes that everyone loves!
If you’re wondering how to cook a chuck roast, read on as you can use a any kind of roast in these simple recipes!
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Crock Pots & Other Items
Crock pots have come a long way since our parents’ day with programmable settings and a variety of sizes and styles. I have this Crock Pot and love it. With a lot of mouths to feed I have a 7-quart one but make sure you find one that fits your family’s size and, of course, kitchen decor! I went with black because it’s easier to keep clean and it pretty much lives on my counter since I use it at least 1-2 times a week.
The only other item I think is necessary when making roasts in the crock pot is a gravy separator. You’re going to want to separate some of the fat from the gravy. Everything else – pots, pans, spoons, etc. you probably already have!
Roast Recipes
There are so many ways to do a beef roast in your crock pot! From simple to complicated (and I much prefer simple), here are a few of my families favorites!
You can use almost any type of roast in these recipes. I’ve used a sirloin roast, a chuck roast, or an arm roast.
Mississippi Pot Roast
This recipe is super easy and slightly spicy so be sure to take your family’s tastes into account! This recipe is also great to use for shredded beef sandwiches!
Mississippi Pot Roast
This recipe is super easy and slightly spicy so be sure to take your families tastes into account! This recipe is also great to use for shredded beef sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 - 4 pound chuck roast, I've done this with a variety of roast cuts!
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 stick butter, Salted or unsalted
- 2-8 pepperoncini peppers, Use more or less depending on your heat preference
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Place the roast inside the crock pot
- Sprinkle the dry gravy mix and ranch seasoning packing over the roast
- Place stick of butter on top of roast
- Add pepperoncini peppers on and around roast. (I like to add a little of the pepperoncini juice from the jar too!)
- Add water over everything.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low.
- When done, the meat should shred easily. Remove the meat to a tray to shred and use a gravy separator to skim the fat from the gravy.
- If you like, use the flour to thicken the gravy on the stove.
- Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables or a salad.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 915Total Fat: 63gSaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 293mgSodium: 2109mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 77g
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Three Envelope Roast
Another super easy crock pot roast recipe my family loves! Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Three Envelope Roast Recipe
Another super easy crock pot roast recipe my family loves! Serve with noodles or mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Ingredients
- 3-5 pound chuck roast, any roast will do!
- 1 envelope Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 envelope Italian dressing mix
- 1 envelope brown gravy mix
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place roast in crock pot.
- Mix all seasoning packets in water and pour over roast
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours
- Remove roast and shred.
- Pour gravy into the gravy separator and skim off the fat.
- Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 926Total Fat: 59gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 314mgSodium: 883mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 94g
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My Mom’s Crock Pot Roast Recipe
This one is probably one of the simplest recipes and one of the first ones my mom gave me when I moved out! It’s a classic in our family.
Mom's Crock Pot Roast Beef Recipe
This one is probably one of the simplest recipes and one of the first ones my mom gave me when I moved out! It's a classic in our family.
Ingredients
- 3-5 lb beef roast
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
Instructions
- Place roast in crock pot.
- Shake onion soup mix over roast and pour cream of mushroom soup over roast.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Shred roast in the crock pot and stir into gravy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 3497Total Fat: 222gSaturated Fat: 88gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 105gCholesterol: 1365mgSodium: 1042mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 344g
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I hope you love these three recipes and add them to your regular rotation of crock pot meals. Changing up a classic always makes things more fun! Be sure to check out my other recipes here! Do you have a favorite crock pot recipe?
Does it make a difference if beef and pork are switched? All recipes look swell and I love the integration of Instacart into your blog… Bookmarking this site for keto friendly recipes..
I think several would be great with pork although I’ve never tried them! Off to add a pork roast to my grocery list to experiment!