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by Gwen@SlowCookerKitchen.com · October 6, 2016 · Updated: September 20, 2020

5- Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Here's a super easy, 5-ingredient slow cooker pot roast recipe!  It only takes a couple minutes to toss together and it got rave reviews here!

Quick heads-up on this recipe.  You do NOT have to cut up the meat into bite-sized pieces.  I did because we were feeding littles.  It was more of a beef tips and gravy when it was done so you have two recipes for one...or actually five...you can read about that below 🙂


Also if you're concerned about sodium or prefer to eat a more whole-foods diet, there are homemade recipes for ALL the seasoning mixes.  Those are below.  PLUS I found a sodium-free beef bouillon on Amazon that'll work great for anyone on a low-sodium diet.  I've not tried it personally but it has very good reviews.

SOOOO, this post has a whole bunch of options recipe wise.  There's a slow cooker pot roast recipe, a beef tips and gravy recipe (if you decide to dice up the meat like we did), a homemade ranch dressing recipe, homemade beef gravy mix recipe AND a homemade Italian seasoning recipe.


Freezer Meal Alert!

One last note...this makes a perfect freezer meal.  Just toss the roast in a baggie, sprinkle in the seasonings and pour the broth over the top.  Seal and label and toss that baby in the freezer for up to 3 months.


All the printables are below.  Just click on any one of the links below and it'll take you right to it.

I hope you enjoy the recipe.  Let me know if you like...and have fun Rockin' that Crock!


5-Ingredient Crock Pot Pot Roast Recipe

In This Article (click headings to jump)

    • 0.1 Freezer Meal Alert!
    • 0.2 Printable Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe (or Beef Tips and Gravy)
  • 1 5- Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast
    • 1.1 Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • 1.2 Instructions 
      • 1.2.1 Freezer Meal Directions:
    • 1.3 Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 2 5- Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast
    • 2.1 Ingredients  
    • 2.2 Instructions 
    • 2.3 Italian Seasoning Mix Recipe
  • 3 5- Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast
    • 3.1 Ingredients  
    • 3.2 Instructions 
    • 3.3 Homemade Beef Gravy Mix Recipe
  • 4 5- Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast
    • 4.1 Ingredients  
    • 4.2 Instructions 
      • 4.2.1 When Ready to Make:

Printable Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe (or Beef Tips and Gravy)

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

5- Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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Dicing up the roast is COMPLETELY optional. It's more of a beef tips recipe when you do. But we were feeding little ones with this recipe and it was much easier to get them to eat it by dicing it into bite sized pieces first 🙂
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 7 hrs
Total Time 7 hrs 5 mins
Servings 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 2 1/2 pound boneless beef chuck roast
  • 1 envelope Ranch seasoning ~or~ here's a homemade version
  • 1 envelope Italian seasoning ~or~ here's a homemade version
  • 1 envelope beef gravy mix ~or~ here's a homemade version
  • 1 cup beef stock

Instructions
 

  • Dice the roast into 2 to 3 inch chunks and toss them in an oiled crockpot
  • Mix the gravy mixes with the beef broth and pour over the top of the roast
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours on low ~or~ for 3 1/2 to 4 hours on high
  • Stir and serve over potatoes, pasta or rice

Freezer Meal Directions:

  • Toss everything in a large freezer bag
  • Label and freeze for up to 3 months
  • Thaw overnight before cooking OR cook an extra 1 to 2 hours
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

5- Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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2 tablespoons equals 1 purchased packet
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Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup buttermilk powder
  • 2 teaspoons Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Onion Minced (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons Black Pepper Ground
  • 2 teaspoons Dill Weed
  • 4 packets True Lemon this is a powdered lemon and optional
  • 2 teaspoons dried Tarragon
  • 1/4 cup dried Chives
  • 1/4 cup dried Parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Onion Powder

Instructions
 

  • Toss all the ingredients into a food processor or blender
  • Pulse for 30 to 60 seconds until its completely combined
  • Store in a covered canister for up to 3 months
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Italian Seasoning Mix Recipe

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

5- Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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2 tablespoons equals one purchased packet
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Toss all the ingredients in a jar and shake to combine.
  • If you'd like a finer consistency like the packages, combine all the herbs in a food processor or blender and pulse or 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Store in a closed canister.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Homemade Beef Gravy Mix Recipe

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

5- Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup beef bouillon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients.
  • tablespoons <g class="gr_ gr_2084 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_disable_anim_appear Grammar multiReplace" id="2084" data-gr-id="2084">equals</g> one purchased packet.

When Ready to Make:

  • tablespoon butter
  • cup cold water
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat
  • In a separate bowl or cup combine the cold water and 2 tablespoons of the gravy mix
  • Gently pour the gravy mix into the skillet while whisking
  • Bring to a boil and stir til thickened. It usually takes 2 to 3 minutes
  • Makes 1 cup
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

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