My Really Good Beef Roast (Crock Pot)

1. 1

   Rinse roast under cool water.

2. 2

   Add roast to crock pot.

3. 3

   Sprinkle brown gravy mix on and around roast.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup water around roast.

5. 5

   Add quartered potatoes around roast.

6. 6

   Sprinkle ranch mix over roast and potatoes.

7. 7

   Season potatoes with salt.

8. 8

   Set crock pot on high for 3 hours.

9. 9

   Cut carrots same size as quartered potatoes or if using baby carrots, use whole. Add carrots and additional 1/2 cup water if you like a thinner gravy or au jus.

10. 10

    Change setting to low for 2 more hours.

11. 11

    Slice roast on serving platter, surround with veggies.

12. 12

    Serve gravy or au jus on the side.

13. 13

    *Any cut of roast would probably work, but this is a good, lean cut that doesn't require trimming and also slices nicely. A larger roast may also be used.

14. 14

    *Cooking: You can also add the carrots after step 7 and cook on low for 6-8 hours total. The carrots will just be a little softer than the other method.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.