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Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Ranch Packet

Slow cooker pot roast with ranch packet - the image shows a large piece of roast beef on a wooden cutting board. the roast beef is cooked medium-rare and has a rich, dark brown color. it is garnished with sliced carrots, onions, and potatoes. the potatoes are cut into small cubes and are arranged around the roast beef. there is a label on top of the roast that reads "roast beef". the dish appears to be freshly cooked and ready to eat.

A tender and flavorful slow cooker pot roast seasoned with a ranch dressing mix, perfect for an easy and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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3 pounds beef chuck roast
1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
1 cup beef broth
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Sear the roast in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Place the carrots, potatoes, and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add the minced garlic over the vegetables.
Place the seared roast on top of the vegetables in the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the roast.
Pour beef broth around the roast, avoiding washing off the ranch seasoning on top.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
Remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and serve hot.