Papa’s 3-Ingredient Sunday Slow Cooker Roast

Introduction

There’s something special about a Sunday roast that fills the kitchen with a comforting, homemade aroma. Papa’s 3-Ingredient Sunday Slow Cooker Roast keeps things wonderfully simple: just three basic ingredients and the slow cooker do the work. The result is tender, flavorful beef with a rich, savory gravy that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

• 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) beef chuck roast
• 1 packet dry onion soup mix
• 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of mushroom soup

Optional: salt and black pepper, to taste.

Instructions

1. Prepare the roast: Pat the beef roast dry and trim away any large pieces of excess fat.
2. Add to slow cooker: Place the roast in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
3. Add the seasoning: Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
4. Add the soup: Spread the cream of mushroom soup over the top of the beef.
5. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
6. Rest and serve: Let the roast rest for about 10 minutes, then slice or shred it. Spoon the rich gravy over the top.

Description

Papa’s 3-Ingredient Sunday Slow Cooker Roast is old-fashioned comfort food at its easiest. The onion soup mix adds savory seasoning while the cream of mushroom soup creates a creamy, flavorful gravy as everything slowly cooks together. Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or warm dinner rolls for a satisfying Sunday meal.

Tips

• Choose chuck roast: It has enough marbling to become especially tender during slow cooking.
• Don’t rush it: Cooking on LOW gives the connective tissue time to break down.
• Keep the lid closed: Every time you lift the lid, heat escapes and cooking takes longer.
• Make thicker gravy: After removing the roast, transfer some of the cooking liquid to a saucepan and simmer until it reaches your preferred consistency.
• For easier serving: Shred the beef directly in the slow cooker and mix it gently with the gravy.

Variations

• Add potatoes: Place baby potatoes around the roast for an easy one-pot dinner.
• Add carrots: Add sliced carrots during the last several hours of cooking.
• Garlic roast: Add a teaspoon of garlic powder for extra savory flavor.
• Herb version: Add a little dried thyme or rosemary.
• Extra gravy: Add a small amount of beef broth if you prefer more gravy.

Enjoy!

Spoon this tender roast and rich gravy over creamy mashed potatoes, add your favorite vegetables, and gather everyone around the table. Papa’s 3-Ingredient Sunday Slow Cooker Roast is simple, hearty, and made for sharing.