How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Best Beef Roast Slow Cooker/Crockpot/Ninja?

You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb Beef chuck roast (3-4 pound) if you use smaller one, just use half the ingredients in recipe, 1 packages McCormick Au Jus Gravy envelope pack, 1 packages Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix dressing envelope pack, 1 jar (MT. Olive Pepperoncini Peppers.regular not hot *Use only about 5 peppers, and ALSO reserve some of the juice from jar., and more.

Is Best Beef Roast Slow Cooker/Crockpot/Ninja suitable as meat & poultry?

Yes, Best Beef Roast Slow Cooker/Crockpot/Ninja falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Best Beef Roast Slow Cooker/Crockpot/Ninja?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Beef Roast Slow Cooker/Crockpot/Ninja Recipe

Name: Best Beef Roast Slow Cooker/Crockpot/Ninja
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb Beef chuck roast (3-4 pound) if you use smaller one, just use half the ingredients in recipe; 1 packages McCormick Au Jus Gravy envelope pack; 1 packages Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix dressing envelope pack; 1 jar (MT. Olive Pepperoncini Peppers.regular not hot *Use only about 5 peppers, and ALSO reserve some of the juice from jar.; 1 Yellow onion- sliced in strips; 3/4 cup Water-the water is better to me, since this roast gives off its own broth. And it makes a lot of gravy, and broth with the water, broth from roast cooking, and then the 3 packets that go in…; 1/2 cup of pepperoncini juice from jar-this really gives it the best flavor to the gravy. These peppers and juice are not hot, make sure you get regular.; 1 stick UNSALTED BUTTER-you can use less, but use Atleast half a stick. It's better using a whole stick though.; 1/2 envelope Beefy Onion soup mix. You can also use just the regular French onion soup mix one, if you can't find the beefy onion soup one. 1 or 2 envelope packs come in a box, just use 1/2 of one …

Try this homemade Best Beef Roast Slow Cooker/Crockpot/Ninja recipe the whole family will love. Made with chuck, Jus, pack and only. Easy step-by-step i…

This Best Beef Roast Slow Cooker/Crockpot/Ninja is built around simple, easy-to-find ingredients. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1088 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

3 lb Beef chuck roast (3-4 pound) if you use smaller one, just use half the ingredients in recipe
1 packages McCormick Au Jus Gravy envelope pack
1 packages Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix dressing envelope pack
1 jar (MT. Olive Pepperoncini Peppers.regular not hot *Use only about 5 peppers, and ALSO reserve some of the juice from jar.
1 Yellow onion- sliced in strips
3/4 cup Water-the water is better to me, since this roast gives off its own broth. And it makes a lot of gravy, and broth with the water, broth from roast cooking, and then the 3 packets that go in it too. So use water, and not any type of can broth.
1/2 cup of pepperoncini juice from jar-this really gives it the best flavor to the gravy. These peppers and juice are not hot, make sure you get regular.
1 stick UNSALTED BUTTER-you can use less, but use Atleast half a stick. It's better using a whole stick though.
1/2 envelope Beefy Onion soup mix. You can also use just the regular French onion soup mix one, if you can't find the beefy onion soup one. 1 or 2 envelope packs come in a box, just use 1/2 of one envelope from the box.

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
1088 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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