To Die For Pot Roast with Ranch Dressing Easy Copycat Recipe

There is nothing better than a tasty beef roast. Perhaps you had pot roast growing up as a child on Sunday afternoons, or on special holidays. You can make a delicious, to die for pot roast with ranch dressing in an Instant Pot or slow cooker.

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Why this 3 packet recipe works

The magic lies in the combination of three flavor-packed seasoning mixes that work together to create a complex taste, making the roast exceptionally tender. Ranch dressing mix provides creamy tang, Italian dressing mix adds herbs and garlic notes, while brown gravy mix creates rich, savory depth. The pressure cooking or slow cooking process breaks down tough collagen in the chuck roast, transforming it into incredibly tender, juicy meat that falls apart at the touch of a fork.

Instant Pot Beef Roast Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need:

• Beef roast – Chuck roast works best for maximum tenderness and flavor
• Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix – Provides tangy, creamy base flavor
• Brown gravy mix – Creates rich, savory depth and thickens cooking liquid
• Italian dressing mix – Adds herb blend and garlic complexity
• Water – Creates steam for pressure cooking and a base for gravy

You won’t need to add anything else, so I find this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight. Serve some mashed potatoes with this flavorful pot roast, and you will be in business.

How to Make Pot Roast with Ranch Dressing

Differences between the Slow Cooker and the Instant Pot cooking methods:

• The amount of time it takes to cook the roast.
• Instant Pot method uses vegetable oil to brown the roast. Vegetable oil is not needed for the slow cooker method.
• Everything else is the same.

Instant Pot Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and add two tablespoons of vegetable oil. When the pot is hot add the roast.
2. Sprinkle the Ranch dressing mix, Italian salad dressing mix, and brown gravy mix over the roast.
3. Add water and cook for 60 minutes on the high manual setting. You may perform a quick or natural release.

Slow Cooker Directions

1. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle the Italian salad dressing mix, brown gravy mix, and Ranch dressing mix over the roast.
3. Add water and cook on low for 6-7 hours.

What Is the Most Tender, Juicy Roast?

A four-pound chuck roast is just about the perfect cut for this recipe. Since the chuck roast cut comes from the hard-working shoulder of a cow, it can be pretty chewy, especially if you cook it quickly over high heat.

However, when you cook a chuck roast low and slow or under pressure, the collagen in the muscle breaks down, resulting in a rich, juicy tenderness that few other cuts of meat can match.

What to Do with Leftover Pot Roast

You’re sure to have some leftovers, and if you don’t want to have the same meal tomorrow, you can use up any of the leftover pot roast in some very creative ways.

Try one of these ideas or come up with your own:

• A pot roast sandwich. Thinly slice the meat and heat it on the stove with some beef stock or in the microwave. Mix the warm beef with horseradish sauce and pile it on a toasted bun. Top with shredded pickled carrots or coleslaw.
• Breakfast hash. Dice the roast, potatoes, and other cooked vegetables and mix them in a bowl with beef stock or water. Form thin patties, dust them lightly with flour, and fry until crispy. Serve with your favorite style of eggs.

What Goes with Pot Roast With Ranch Dressing?

Any sides you serve with another pot roast, you can serve with this one, too. Some favorites include:

• Cornbread
• Green Bean Casserole with Cheese
• Honey Roasted Carrots
• Mac n Cheese
• Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Storage & Reheating Instructions

• Refrigerator Storage: Store sliced roast and gravy separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator
• Reheating Method: Best reheated in Instant Pot with additional liquid. Add 1 cup beef stock or water, cook on Manual High for 12 minutes (thawed) or 18 minutes (frozen)
• Freeze: Freeze vegetables in freezer-safe containers for up to 6 months. Texture remains excellent after thawing

Love roast beef? Try these recipes!

• Perfect Pot Roast
• Instant Pot Pot Roast with Onion Soup Mix
• How to Cook a Roast in the Oven
• How to Cook Beef Tenderloin
• Rib Eye Roast Recipe
• Beef Shanks
• Grilled Brisket
• Stove Top Pot Roast

Best Side Dishes for Instant Pot Roast Beef

• Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes
• Boiled Carrots Recipe
• Garlic Green Beans
• Martha Stewart Mac and Cheese

Be sure to check out more of my beef roast recipes and the easy side dish recipes.