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Slow Cooker Three Envelope Pot Roast Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Three Envelope Pot Roast recipe is a flavorful, tender chuck roast cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker with a savory blend of salsa and seasoning mixes. The roast is complemented by a creamy chipotle sauce made from sour cream, adobo sauce, and horseradish, offering a deliciously spicy twist perfect for sliders, wings, or chicken fingers. Ideal for a hearty family meal, this recipe requires minimal prep and delivers rich, comforting flavors after hours of slow cooking.

Ingredients

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Pot Roast

  • 1 (3 to 4-lb) chuck roast
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (1-oz) envelope onion soup mix
  • 1 (0.7-oz) envelope Italian dressing mix
  • 1 (1-oz) envelope Au Jus mix

Creamy Chipotle Sauce

  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 2 teaspoons creamy horseradish sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of water, 1 cup of salsa, and the three seasoning packets — onion soup mix, Italian dressing mix, and Au Jus mix — until well combined.
  2. Set up the slow cooker: Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker and pour the seasoning mixture evenly over the roast, ensuring it is well coated.
  3. Cook the roast: Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  4. Make the creamy chipotle sauce: While the roast is cooking or just before serving, blend together the sour cream, adobo sauce from chipotle peppers, and creamy horseradish sauce until smooth. Use this sauce to spread on sliders or as a dip for wings or chicken fingers.

Notes

  • Use a chuck roast between 3 to 4 pounds for best results.
  • Adjust cooking times if your slow cooker runs hotter or cooler than average.
  • The creamy chipotle sauce adds a spicy kick but can be adjusted to your preferred heat level by modifying the amount of adobo sauce.
  • Leftover pot roast pairs well with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Be sure to shred the roast after cooking to mix well with the flavorful juices.

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