Slow Cooker Ranch Pot Roast

Ingredients

1 beef roast 3-5 lbs--chuck, bottom round, rump or whatever you use

3 tbsp homemade ranch seasoning mix -OR- 1 envelope store bought

2 tbsp homemade Italian dressing mix -OR- 1 envelope store bought i.e. Good Seasons

1 envelope brown gravy mix

2 cups carrots optional

6 medium potatoes cut in half (optional)

1/2 cup water

Directions

In a small bowl, mix the ranch seasoning, Italian dressing mix and brown gravy mix.

Pat roast dry then rub the seasoning mixture over the entire roast.

Place in a 5-7 quart slow cooker and pour the water around the roast.

Add the carrots and potatoes, if using.

Cover and cook on low 7-10 hours, high 4-7 hours. !!TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND DEPEND ON THE SHAPE/THICKNESS OF THE ROAST!!

To thicken gravy, mix 2 tbs flour with 3 tbs water for EACH cup of pan juice. Place the pan juices in a small saucepan and heat to boiling. Add the flour/water mixture and stir until thick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 5 minutes

Notes

Use the mixes dry, not the dressings.