Good and Easy Pot Roast

Use a chuck roast for this. It makes THE BEST gravy ever. Such good flavor and the meat is so tender. Serve with boiled Kluski noodles. Outstanding . . . my favorite pot roast.

1 beef roast, sized for your crock pot

½ cup water

1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix (3 Tbs)

1 packet Italian dressing mix (1-1/2 Tbs)

1 packet dry Brown gravy mix (2 Tbs)*

Put roast in crock pot, pour water around the base. Mix the seasonings together and sprinkle over the roast. Cover and cook for 8 to 9 hours on low.

Notes:
First time I made this I did not have enough time to use the crock pot, so I browned the roast in olive oil, in the electric skillet. Simmered very slow for 3-1/2 hours. Served it with noodles instead of the usual potatoes and carrots. We loved it this way. Sometimes I brown it before using the crock pot, just to sear the edges.

Also, I like to use twice more brown gravy mix. Again, this is optional.

If you prefer to have potatoes and carrots with it instead of noodles, use either red or yukon gold potatoes. Potatoes go under the meat, carrots and onions along the side and on top. This is how I usually make it.