Description

A super easy and fast way to make an incredibly tender and flavored roast. You’ll just need a packet of ranch, Italian dressing mix and brown gravy along with a chuck roast for this recipe. If you prefer to make homemade versions of these “packets” I have those recipes for you too!

Ingredients

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For the roast

3 lbs chuck roast (trimmed of excess fat)
3 Tbsp ranch dressing mix (store bought or homemade recipe below)
2 Tbsp gravy mix ((store bought or homemade recipe below)
2 Tbsp Italian dressing mix (store bought or homemade recipe below)
2 cups water

For the ranch dressing mix

1/3 cup dry buttermilk powder
3 Tbsp parsley flakes
2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried minced onion
2 tsp dried dill weed
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

For the gravy mix

3 Tbsp beef bouillon granules
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup flour

For the Italian dressing mix

1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp oregano
1/4 tsp thyme
1 tsp basil
1 Tbsp dried parsley
2 Tbsp salt

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Instructions

To make the roast place the roast in the bottom of the Instant Pot*. In a bowl whisk the water together with the 3 mixes. Pour the mixture over the roast. Cover the pot and make sure valve is on “sealing.” Set to manual/pressure cook button to 60 minutes. The pot will probably take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure, then it will cook for 60 minutes. Once the pot beeps let the pressure release naturally for 15-20 minutes or until you can open the pot. Remove the lid and shred the meat and serve.
For the ranch dressing mix: Run all the ingredients through a blender or food processor. Pulse about 10 times until all the granules are the same consistency. Store in an airtight container. To make ranch dressing whisk together 3 Tbsp of ranch mix, 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup milk until smooth. Refrigerate for half hour before serving.
For the gravy mix: Run all the ingredients through a blender or food processor. Pulse about 10 times until all the granules are the same consistency. Store in an airtight container. To make gravy, mix 1/4 cup of mix with 2 cups of milk or water in a saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until smooth and it thickens.
For the Italian dressing mix: Run all the ingredients through a blender or food processor. Pulse about 10 times until all the granules are the same consistency. Store in an airtight container. To make Italian dressing mix together 1/4 cup cinder vinegar, 2/3 cup olive oil, 2 Tbsp water and 2 Tbsp mix. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

*If you want to brown the roast it will take just a few extra minutes but will make it taste great. Turn the pot to sauté and let it heat up. Heat 2 tsp of oil over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on each side for 5 minutes. This step is not mandatory but it does make the roast taste better! I used my 6 quart Instant Pot for this recipe.