THE WORLD'S BEST POT ROAST

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pat your roast dry and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (or your favorite blend).
  2. 2Pat your roast dry and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (or your favorite blend).
  3. 3Pat your roast dry and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (or your favorite blend).
  4. 4Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. 7Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  8. 8Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  9. 9Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  10. 10Transfer the seared roast to your crockpot.
  11. 11Transfer the seared roast to your crockpot.
  12. 12Transfer the seared roast to your crockpot.
  13. 13In the same skillet, melt the butter.
  14. 14In the same skillet, melt the butter.
  15. 15In the same skillet, melt the butter.
  16. 16Sauté sliced onions for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  17. 17Sauté sliced onions for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  18. 18Sauté sliced onions for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  19. 19Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  20. 20Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  21. 21Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  22. 22Stir in half the can of tomato sauce (about 4 oz), 1 packet of ranch seasoning, and 1 packet of au jus mix.
  23. 23Stir in half the can of tomato sauce (about 4 oz), 1 packet of ranch seasoning, and 1 packet of au jus mix.
  24. 24Stir in half the can of tomato sauce (about 4 oz), 1 packet of ranch seasoning, and 1 packet of au jus mix.
  25. 25Let it bubble, then slowly whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  26. 26Let it bubble, then slowly whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  27. 27Let it bubble, then slowly whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  28. 28Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  29. 29Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  30. 30Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  31. 31Pour the savory gravy all over the roast in the slow cooker.
  32. 32Pour the savory gravy all over the roast in the slow cooker.
  33. 33Pour the savory gravy all over the roast in the slow cooker.
  34. 34Top with thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  35. 35Top with thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  36. 36Top with thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  37. 37Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  38. 38Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  39. 39Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  40. 40Remove the roast, shred it, and spoon the juices over the top.
  41. 41Remove the roast, shred it, and spoon the juices over the top.
  42. 42Remove the roast, shred it, and spoon the juices over the top.
  43. 43Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles.
  44. 44Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles.
  45. 45Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles.
  46. 46Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and an extra ladle of gravy.
  47. 47Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and an extra ladle of gravy.
  48. 48Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and an extra ladle of gravy.

Ingredients

  • 3 lb chuck roast
  • 3 lb chuck roast
  • 3 lb chuck roast
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or any high-heat oil)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or any high-heat oil)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (or any high-heat oil)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2.5 cups beef broth
  • 2.5 cups beef broth
  • 2.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder

Equipment

skilletcrockpotforktongswooden spoonbowl

Tips

  • For best flavor, pat the roast dry and season generously before searing.
  • Searing the roast locks in flavor.
  • Meat should shred easily with a fork when done.
  • Serve over creamy mashed potatoes or buttery egg noodles.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and an extra ladle of gravy.