Three Packet Roast Recipes

3 PACKET ROAST

Steps:

• Place roast in crock.
• Mix mixes, and sprinkle over roast.
• Pour water in around sides.
• Cook 6-8 hours on low.

3 PACKET POT ROAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Trim the roast of any visible fat and place it in a slow cooker.
• Dump in the packets of seasoning and add 1 cup of water. Cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5. (The meat will be more tender if you cook it on low.)
• About 2 hours before you want to eat add in whatever veggies you want (chopped potatoes, an onion, carrots, or celery). 20-30 minutes before eating, add about 2 more cups of warm water to the slow cooker and turn to high.
• Drain the juice from the slow cooker and skim off the fat. Add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbl cornstarch plus 1/4 cup water) to the juice and warm on the stove until it starts to thicken. It makes a wonderful a gravy. (Reserve at least half of the juice for the leftover meals.)

3 PACKET ROAST

Steps:

• In a bowl, you will add your ranch, Italian mix, and brown gravy packets together. Stir and then seasoning your beef roast with some of the seasoning mix.
• Turn your Instant Pot to the saute and add in the oil. Once hot toss your roast in and sear both sides of the meat. Remove the roast. You just want to brown the outside not cook the roast fully.
• Add in your beef stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot to deglaze the pan.
• Return the roast and add in the rest of the packet seasoning. Place the lid on the Instant Pot making sure the valve is set to sealing.
• Pressure cook on high - manual setting for 1 hour and 10 minutes, followed by 15-minute natural release.
• Release any leftover pressure on the Instant Pot. Add in your carrots and potatoes, and place lid and cook for 13 minutes with a quick release. If you don't want to do veggies skip this step.
• Remove cooked pot roast (and vegetables), and then turn the saute feature on. In a bowl add your cold water with cornstarch and stir into the liquid. It will begin to thicken as it heats.
• Once the gravy is thick use it to pour over your three packet pot roast! Serve and enjoy.

THREE PACKET SLOW COOKER ROAST

Steps:

• Whisk together the water, Italian dressing mix, ranch dressing mix, and brown gravy mix together in a bowl until smooth. Place the beef roast into a slow cooker, and pour the sauce over top.
• Cook on Low until the roast is easily pierced by a fork, 6 to 8 hours.

3-PACKET POT ROAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Place roast in the slow cooker (I use a 6 quart).
• In a mixing bowl mix 3 packets with 1 cup beef broth and pour over roast.
• Cover with the lid and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours.
• Remove from slow cooker and discard any fat and shred.
• To thicken gravy, if desired, in a small measuring cup mix 3 tablespoons of corn starch and 1/4 cup of water. Turn the slow cooker to high and pour the slurry in. Stir until combined. Place shredded roast back into the slow cooker and allow to thicken (about 30 minutes).
• If you want to sear the roast first, turn Instant Pot on Saute. When hot, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and coat the bottom. Add in roast and brown on all sides. (Cut roast in half if larger so it will fit nicely into Instant Pot) - Optional
• Press "Cancel" and pour beef broth into the bottom of the instant pot and remove any browned bits with a spatula (being sure to get under the roast too). I use a 6 Quart (If using a larger IP add the appropriate amount of liquid called for the size IP you are using).
• Sprinkle all 3 packets over the roast.
• Place on lid and make sure valve is in sealing position. Press "Manual Pressure" for 90 minutes.
• Do a "Natural Pressure Release" for 15 minutes and then open the valve to release the remaining pressure manually.
• Remove the lid and remove the roast to a serving plate.
• To thicken gravy add 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to ¼ cup cold water and stir until dissolved. Pour cornstarch slurry into the Instant Pot and turn to saute. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
• Shred or slice roast and return to Instant Pot once the sauce has thickened.

3 PACK POT ROAST

Steps:

• Place the meat in the slow cooker.
• In a small bowl, mix together the three mix packs.
• Sprinkle the mixes over the roast.
• Pour the water around the edge of the meat.
• Place the carrots around the meat.
• Cook on low for 5 hours.
• Add the potatoes after the 5 hours is up.
• Cook for another 2 hours.
• Serve and enjoy!