Slow Cooker 3 Packet Pot Roast
10 CommentsUpdated Mar 07, 2026
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Slow Cooker 3 Packet Pot Roast features zesty Italian dressing mix, brown gravy mix, and ranch dressing mix – all the flavors needed to yield a deliciously tender roast meal.
Featured Comment
"Yummmm!!! Great flavors, will definitely be my new go-to recipe for Pot Roast. So simple and So delicious!!"
- Tina
My easy version of a three packet roast is a weeknight dinner saver! The flavors of the mixes meld so well together and flavor the ultra-tender roast. My family loves variations of pot roast dinners, and this one is not a bland recipe at all.
The Ingredients
- Seasoning Packets: Zesty Italian dressing mix, brown gravy mix, and ranch dressing mix easily add all the flavors this roast needs.
- Chuck Roast: I recommend going for a fairly large chuck with lots of good marbling (better for flavor). We also use a chuck roast in our French Onion Pot Roast.
- Veggies: Baby carrots and white onion add heartiness and extra flavor to the roast.
- Water: For cooking and blending of seasoning packets.
Sarah's Tips & Variations
- Taco Seasoning - Swap out one of the packets for taco seasoning in this three envelope pot roast for a Mexican twist, and add a few jalapenos for heat.
- Lipton Onion - Swap out one of the packets with an onion soup mix! So much onion flavor.
- Less Sodium -To reduce sodium, leave out one of the packets and use more seasonings, such as onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian Seasoning.
- Veggie Packed - You can add vegetables to this dish, such as potatoes, green beans, and mushrooms!
- Roast Swap: Any beef roast works well in this three envelope roast recipe.
How to make a 3 Packet Pot Roast:
- Season the roast with a flavorful blend of three pantry packet mixes.
- Let it slow cook all day with onions, carrots, and broth until melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Shred the beef and serve with rich gravy and your favorite sides.
My Serving Suggestions
- One of the simplest ways to serve this roast is over a bed of mashed potatoes.
- You can also pair it with other vegetables, such as roasted asparagus, green beans, or a vegetable medley. Try my Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole.
- Top this meal with a bread of your choice. I like homemade biscuits, buttered rolls, or a good piece of cornbread.
- Leftovers can be made into other recipes such as this steak bakes recipe or pot roast nachos.
How to Store and Reheat
Store any leftover roast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. For longer storage, transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
More Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipes
- A rich and savory dish, Balsamic Pot Roast gets its deep flavor from a tangy balsamic glaze that tenderizes the meat as it cooks.
- With simple seasonings and a slow, gentle cook, Slow Cooker Eye of Round Roast turns out tender and full of flavor, despite its lean cut. Same with our Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches.
- Cranberry Pot Roast stands out with its tangy-sweet cranberry sauce, creating a perfect balance of richness and brightness.
- If roast is one of your favorite meats, then you must try my Georgia Pot Roast, Apple Cider Pot Roast and this unique dinner recipe for Coffee Pot Roast.
- The secret to Coca-Cola Pot Roast is the soda itself, which adds a hint of sweetness and helps break down the meat for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
Ingredients
- 4 lb. chuck roast, (around 3-5 lbs. will work well)
- .6 oz. packet Zesty Italian Dressing Mix, (Good Seasons Brand)
- 1 oz. packet Ranch Dressing Mix
- .87 oz. packet brown gravy mix
- 1 white onion, diced large
- 1 lb. baby carrots
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle over the three packets.
- Add the diced onion and baby carrots over the roast.
- Pour over the one cup of water.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 9 hours or on HIGH for about 6 hours (or until the roast is very tender).
- When the cooking time is up, shred the meat with two forks, remove any fatty pieces.
- If desired degrease the sauce by laying paper towels over the grease and removing.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Wonder if a pork roast would be just as good? I can’t wait to make this with a beef roast!!
I think a pork roast is a great idea!
All I can say is WOW!! This was absolutely AMAZING, and the ONLY way I will make my Pot Roasts from now on. Anyone complaining this will be a sodium overload, I used low sodium beef broth and a low sodium brown gravy packet, and actually had to ADD a little salt. It was PERFECT!! Definitely going to put this on repeat in our house!
Oh my! How funny that I’m in the kitchen right now, almost a year to the day later, making the same exact thing, and I came across my old comment!! I wasn’t wrong when I said this recipe would become a staple in our house! I think I make 3-Packet Pot Roast more than I make Mississippi PR, and I was obseeeessssssseeddd with that prior. Thanks again for one amazing recipe!!
That is so great to hear!!
Yummmm!!! Great flavors, will definitely be my new go-to recipe for Pot Roast. So simple and So delicious!!
I made this before and doing it again tomorrow….with a mix of oven roasted baby potatoes,parsnips,baby carrots, brussels sprouts and pearl onions on the side,and buttermilk biscuits….This makes a wonderful Sunday Dinner.Really Delicious.
Sodium bomb! No
My mom came across the recipe years ago and it is the only way I my pot roast now! I leave out the onions but add carrots and potatoes!
Sodium overload!