Monday, October 26, 2009

3 packet Pot Roast


I love my crockpot. It is so great to be able to cook something without turning your oven on . My husband is typical Irish, loves his meat and potatoes and not much else, so you can see how my hands are somewhat tied when it comes to making new things in our house. I found this recipe over at Pioneer Woman, no, it is not her recipe, but she had a contest last year and it is one of the responses that I thought my husband would like. I finally got aroiund to making it and it is to die for. He loved it soooo much. The meat is fork tender and it makes a wonderful gravy and embarassingly enough it only contains 5 ingredients. Here are 4 of them...




3 Packet Crockpot Pot Roast


1 beef roast, any kind, sized to fit your crockpot
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix
1 package brown gravy mix, I used Lawrys
1 package Italian dressing mix, I used Good Seasons
1/2 cup very warm water



Directions:

Place roast in crockpot. In a bowl combine the envelopes of mixes together.


Sprinkle on top of the roast, I rubbed it in all over. Donna, you would have been so proud.



Pour in 1/2 cup warm water. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.

I broke the cardinal rule, I opened the crockpot to get a picture for you guys. This had about 2 1/2 hours left to go. Some rules are made to be broken!!!!!


Here it is after 7 hours, it smelled so good. My husband was practically drooling, but honestly, it doesnt take much to have that happen. Sorry, honey, the truth is the truth.


The meat is so tender.







For the gravy, just pour the liquid from your crockpot into a sauce pan and bring to a boil. I usually thicken with a cornsatrch slurry. Some cornstarch mixed with cold water. Make sure the drippings are boiling before you add the cold water mix. Makes a delicious gravy. I usually always serve this with buttered noodles. It is a favorite in my house and its great to pour the gravy over everything. Mashed potatoes would be awesome with this. I would defiantely serve this for company as well. It's that good. It's nice to have a recipe that doesnt call for the most expensive cut of meat, either.



Enjoy, and sop up that gravy....you won't be sorry.

24 comments:

  1. I love my crockpot too! This looks like a great roast recipe. I think my husband would love it. Can't wait to try it out :)

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  2. Yum! Nothing to be embarrassed (man, I don't know how to spell that) about...I'll take a simple 5 ingredients anyday!

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  3. Ohh I love that! What a cool combination of flavors! I am crock potting boneless beef ribs today!

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  4. I love my crock pot! This is the next thing I'm going to cook in it. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Just found your blog... and let me just say... I LOVE IT! you have a great combination of ever kind of food on this blog!
    Can't wait to browse through, I'll be back often :)
    -Mini Baker

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  6. I love this recipe. I have 1/2 the ingredients and a crockpot so next grocery trip, I'm picking up a roast. Thanks for a great recipe! Bookmarked!Like I'll forget the ingredient list! ;-)

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  7. I love that you broke the rules and opened the crockpot! I did that last week when I remembered I had forgotten to add an ingredient to what I was cooking. The crockpot police never showed up, so I guess it was okay!

    This looks like a super fast and easy way to make pot roast. I can't wait to try it!

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  8. The pot roast looks very tender and delicious!

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  9. Crock Pot roast is a fave in my house. This looks delish, Denise! Plus, it's easy which makes it even better :)

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  10. Wow! I bet this has the most wonderful flavor! My husband would go for this too!

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  11. I will definitely be trying this one. It looks so simple and delcious. thanks!

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  12. Love the convenience of this recipe and the blend of flavors must be something else. My Ole Sweetie-Pi would love this. Will save this one to give it a try as it looks soooo good!!

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  13. That meat looks incredible! I am salivating over here. Dreaming about pot roast. At 6AM. Excellent!

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  14. I love cooking with my crock pot! this looks delish!

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  15. That looks incredibly tender and so delicious! I love crock pot meat.

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  16. What a simple recipe for a hearty and comforting meal. Nicely done.

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  17. I just made a pot roast in my slow cooker on Sunday. It was good but not great.....I'm gonna try your recipe next time.
    ~ingrid

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  18. oh my gosh, the flavor has got to be outstanding! i love this!

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  19. OMG YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I'm SO making that!

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  20. Simple is always best in my opinion! This looks great.

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  21. I love recipes with the ease in preparation this has! And the fact that you had fun rubbing the 'meat' makes me happy...hahahahaha....

    Did Tommy watch?

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  22. Oh yeah... there's a little something for you over here...

    http://sprytesplace.blogspot.com/2009/10/roasted-rosemary-butternut-squash-penne.html

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  23. My kind of recipe...love trying this type of recipe and perfect time of year for a crockpot recipe! Thanks!

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