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Slow Cooker Three Envelope Pot Roast Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Three Envelope Pot Roast is a deliciously tender and flavorful meal made effortlessly with just a few seasoning envelopes and salsa. The roast simmers slowly all day in a savory blend of onion soup mix, Italian dressing mix, and Au Jus mix, resulting in a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef main dish. The recipe includes a creamy chipotle horseradish sauce that pairs perfectly with the roast or can be served as a dip for sliders, wings, or chicken fingers.

Ingredients

For the Pot Roast

  • 1 (3 to 4-lb) chuck roast
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (1-oz) envelope onion soup mix
  • 1 (0.7-oz) envelope Italian dressing mix
  • 1 (1-oz) envelope Au Jus mix

For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 2 tsp creamy horseradish sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of water, 1 cup of salsa, and the three seasoning packets—onion soup mix, Italian dressing mix, and Au Jus mix—until well combined.
  2. Cook the roast: Place the 3 to 4-pound chuck roast into the slow cooker and pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the roast. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or if short on time, cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
  3. Make the creamy chipotle sauce: In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce from chipotle peppers, and 2 teaspoons of creamy horseradish sauce until smooth and well combined.
  4. Serve: Spread the creamy chipotle sauce over slider buns or use it as a spicy dip for wings or chicken fingers alongside the pot roast for a flavorful meal.

Notes

  • Use chuck roast for the best texture and flavor as it becomes tender when slow-cooked.
  • The seasoning envelopes are key for the rich flavor; do not substitute unless similar brands are used.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker’s heat settings and roast size.
  • The creamy chipotle sauce adds a spicy kick but can be omitted or adjusted for less heat.
  • Leftover roast can be shredded and used in sandwiches, tacos, or salads.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/slow-cooker-three-envelope-pot-roast-recipe/