This Crock Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast with gravy is incredibly easy but incredibly tender and flavorful. Set it and forget it!A Tender Pot Roast RecipeSlow cooking can take a rather boring and tough cut of meat and make it come out so tender and tasty. And, in my case, I save on electricity because this roast isnt cooking in my oven for hours on end. So thats just a bonus right there.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the best type of roast to use for this? A beef chuck roast works perfect. Its an inexpensive cut of meat and the low and slow cooking process will make the meat so tender. But any type of beef roast will work. Just make sure you are getting a large enough size Can I use low sodium options? Of course. Wherever you can find low sodium options, please do so. What are some good side dishes to use? This meal is delicious when you serve it with Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes or Ranch Roasted Potatoes. Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)beef chuck roast the recipe calls for 3-4 pound pot roast but you can use a smaller pot roast and this will still work.ranch seasoning and dressing mix if you want to make your own homemade ranch seasoning mix to control the ingredients that you are using (for example, if you need to cut back on the salt) I would highly recommend doing that instead of using a packet.brown gravy mix I definitely recommend using low or no sodium if you have any sensitivity to salt, need to cut back or you are worried this will be too salty for your tastes. You can always add salt later, but you cant take it out once it is in there. You can also use au jus gravy mix instead of the brown gravy. Italian dressing mix again, please use low or no sodium. You can also make your own Homemade Italian Seasoning/Dressing Mix to control the ingredients. dried chopped onions you can use fresh diced onions if you prefer. watercornstarch do not substitute with flour. Cornstarch blends much more easily and wont cause lumps like flour will.How To Make Crock Pot 3-Packet Pot RoastI like to brown the roast before putting it in the crock pot.It really gives it a great color and adds to the overall flavor. Heat up a large skillet on high heat. You want to get it really hot.Add about a tbsp. of vegetable oil into the bottom of the pan.Take a paper towel and dry the meat really good.Season the roast with salt & pepper.When pan is really hot, add the roast.You arent going to cook it all the way through. Youre just browning both sides to give it some added flavor.Once browned, put the roast into the bottom of your slow cooker.Mix together 2 cups of water with all the seasoning packets and chopped onion. Give it all a good stir. Pour gravy mixture over the roast.Cook on low for about 6 to 7 hours.Do not open the lid! You do not need to flip the roast over during cooking just leave it alone. The meat can end up tough if you open the lid while cooking. This next step is also optional (but I personally think is necessary) to make the gravy thicker. Whisk together cold water with cornstarch.Pour corn starch mixture into the slow cooker and turn the slow cooker up to the high setting. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high to thicken the gravy. Then serve! CRAVING MORE RECIPES?Crock Pot Mississippi Pot RoastInstant Pot Pot Roast Crock Pot Mississippi Pork RoastCrock Pot Short RibsCrock Pot Dr Pepper Shredded BeefCrock Pot Beef DumplingsCrock Pot French Onion Pot RoastCrock Pot Chicken Pot RoastCrock Pot Whole BBQ ChickenCrock Pot Mississippi Roast ChickenCrock Pot Herb Pork LoinCrock Pot Pork Tenderloin10 Crock Pot Mississippi Recipes PrintCrock Pot 3-Packet Pot RoastThis Crock Pot 3-Packet Pot Roast with gravy is incredibly easy but incredibly tender and flavorful. Set it and forget it!Course Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 7 hours hours 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 7 hours hours 45 minutes minutesServings 6Calories 462kcalAuthor Brandie SkibinskiIngredients1-2 Tablespoons oil3-4 pound beef chuck roast1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)2 cups water1 packet ranch dressing mix (see notes below)1 packet brown gravy mix1 packet Italian dressing mix1 Tablespoon dried minced onions (or half an onon, finely diced)3 Tablespoons cold water3 Tablespoons cornstarchInstructionsHeat up a large skillet on high heat. You want to get it really hot. Add about 1-2 Tablespoons oil into the bottom of the pan.Take a paper towel and dry the meat really well. Season a 3-4 pound beef chuck roast with 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.When pan is really hot, add the roast. You aren't going to cook it all the way through. You're just browning both sides to give it some added flavor and color. Once browned, put it into the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker. In a bowl or large measuring cup, add in 2 cups water with 1 packet ranch dressing mix, 1 packet brown gravy mix, 1 packet Italian dressing mix and 1 Tablespoon dried minced onions. Give it all a good stir. Pour gravy mixture over the roast. Cover and cook on low for about 6 to 7 hours. NOTE: Do not open the lid! You do not need to flip the roast. If you open the lid, you are increasing the cooking time and you will end up with a tough roast so just leave it alone.When roast is fully cooked, whisk together 3 Tablespoons cold water with 3 Tablespoons cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Pour corn starch mixture into the liquid in the slow cooker and stir (just do your best to do this around the roast.) Turn the slow cooker up to the high setting. Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high to thicken the gravy (you can do this covered or uncovered usually it will get a bit thicker if it is uncovered.) Then shred the roast to your liking and serve the roast with some gravy on top. VideoNotesIf you are concerned about salt intake or are worried this will be too salty for your tastes, you are recommended to use low or no sodium options where possible. You can always add salt in but you cant take it out once it is in there. I recommend you make your own homemade ingredients if you cant find a low or no salt option.Homemade Ranch Seasoning MixHomemade Au Jus Gravy MixHomemade Italian Seasoning/Dressing MixNutritionCalories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 26g | Sodium: 1462mgOriginally published: February 2012Updated photos & republished: May 2026