Sunday afternoon Pot Roast was a tradition that my mom always made with this easy 3 Packet Pot Roast Recipe. I loved the rich flavor of the gravy over the roast and vegetables. Delicious!
3 Packet Pot Roast, has all those yummy flavors without all the effort. It’s wonderful. Ranch, Gravy and Zesty Italian create the perfect combination for a good traditional pot roast.
You won’t believe me until you try it. The 3 Packet Pot Roast is delicious.
How to make 3 Packet Pot Roast
I like to mix the 3 packets (Ranch, Brown Gravy and Zesty Italian) into a small bowl and combine.
It’s not necessary but I feel it helps blend the flavors before covering the roast.
This recipe can also be done in a Crock Pot, by just adjusting the time.
Either way you cook it will be wonderful.
Instant Pot Directions
- Place 1 cup of beef broth or water in the bottom of the pot.
- I prefer to use my rack to lift everything up off the bottom. However you don’t need to.
- Place roast that has been covered in the spice packets into the Instant Pot and place baby carrots and sliced onions on top.
- Don’t forget to Salt and Pepper. You don’t need a lot but it helps! I promise.
- Close the lid, set to manual and cook for 90 minutes for a 2-3 pound roast.
Cooking Time
Cooking Time for a Crock Pot would be 6-8 hours on low.
Cooking Time for Instant Pot would be 90 minutes on manual with a 10 minute natural release and then quick release.
Gravy
After your 3 packet pot roast has cooked, remove roast, carrots and onions from Instant Pot or Crock Pot.
What’s left is some delicious juices. Pull out about 1-1 ½ cups of this reserve juice. Add 2 Tbls Corn Starch and whisk. Heat in a sauce pan to thicken.
It’s a wonderful addition to your roast. The 3 Packet of spices really add to this Pot Roast. I’m truly amazed by the combination of flavors and would never have guessed it would create such a great recipe.
3 Packet Pot Roast is still a Sunday Favorite in our home.
Tried and True Instant Pot Recipes
- Creamy Chicken Divan
- French Dip Sandwich
- Grandma’s Beef Stew Recipe
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole
- Fiesta Chicken Casserole
- Mongolian Beef Take Out
- Shredded Chicken Tacos
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Pasta
- White Chicken Chili Recipe
3 Packet Post Roast ~ Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 3 pound Beef Roast
- 1 Cup Beef Broth - or Water
- 1 pkg Brown Gravy
- 1 pkg Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 pkg Zesty Italian Mix
- 1 sm bag Baby Carrots
- 1 sliced Yellow Onion
- 2 Tbs Corn Starch - *for Gravy
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine Brown Gravy, Zesty Italian, and Ranch Mix. Stir to combine.
- Using ⅔ of the seasoning mixture. Cover roast with seasonings. You can add Salt and Pepper if you wish!
- In Crock Pot or Instant Pot, pour 1 cup water or beef broth.
- Use a rack and place carrots and onions on top.
- Sprinkle remaining seasonings over Carrots and Onions.
- Place roast on top of vegetables
- Close Instant Pot lid, make sure pressure valve is closed. Set to Manual for 90 minutes.
- Crock Pot: Cook on low for 6-8 hours
- Remove Roast and Vegetables from Instant Pot or Crock Pot.
- Remove 1- 1 ½ cups reserve juices
- In a small saucepan add 2 Tbls Corn Starch to reserve juices and heat over medium/high heat to thicken. Use gravy over roast and vegetables.
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Janel
I love this recipe!! My grown kids will change their plans whenever I make it to come have a delicious homemade dinner every single time! I make mashed potatoes to serve this over with the amazing gravy. Thank you for this amazing dinner!
Devour Dinner
You are so welcome!
Mary
Rebecca,
I made this recipe last night for a good friend's 60th Birthday! It was SO tasty and the Roast was really tender! I added potatoes also. Definitely a keeper! Thanks for all you do!
AMY J COSGROVE
my new go to pot roast dinner . i used my slow cooker and its amazing
Devour Dinner
I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe. It's a keeper for sure. Make sure to watch for a new recipe coming out soon for my Chicken and Gravy Instant Pot Recipe.
Shawna
I love this recipe used for street tacos. Pull the beef apart, add it into some corn tortillas, too with cilantro and diced onion. Yum! Best beef ever!!
Devour Dinner
Street Tacos are the BEST! Great idea!
Dena Willeford
Has anyone tried to add some me potatoes to this too?
Devour Dinner
Yes! I've added potatoes. I cube them up and add them under and around the roast.
Leaann stockus
Best roast I ever made, but I took meat out and then cooked carrots. Potatoes and celery for 7 minutes while meat rested.
Devour Dinner
That is a great idea Leann! This 3 packet Pot Roast is a Sunday Favorite for us. Love how the gravy turns out!
Lynn @ Oh-So Yummy
Your redesign looks fabulous! I have yet to make a pot roast but if it is this easy in an instant pot... i just might have to go buy some packets. then wait for that delicious gravy and meat! 🙂
Devour Dinner
Thank you! I am excited with the redesign for sure. The gravy from this recipe is wonderful. You will love it!
Jaleysa
Finally!!! A pot roast recipe I can function with lol.. And I won’t have to spend a whole day doing it☺️☺️ I’ll be trying this this weekend in my shiny new crock pot.
Devour Dinner
I agree! This recipe is perfect! So easy yet so delicious. Let us know what you think!
Tricia
What?? It doesn’t seem like these flavor combinations would work together. I’m going to have to try this. Thanks for the recipe!
Devour Dinner
Exactly! It makes you think a little...but I promise it's amazing when they are all combined. Yum!
Lindsey
This is the only way I cook roast! I love eating my grandmas but this one is just different and my kids devour it! Today will be my first time doing it in the instant pot... usually just do crock pot!! Hope you tried it and enjoyed as much as my family does!!
Connie
I agree with Lindsay below! I had a roast recipe that i used for years. But I've been using this recipe for about 10 years. It's our favorite! The packets make an amazing gravy! Guest worthy!
Devour Dinner
Hi Connie! I'm so glad you enjoy this 3 packet pot roast recipe like we do. The packets make the best gravy for sure!
Autumn Boyle
This is genius!! I would never have thought to use dressing packets in a pot roast.
Devour Dinner
'The secret is in the sauce' (Fried Green Tomatoes - haha) but truly, it's crazy, but it's a key ingredient that makes this pot roast so delicious!
Sharon
Awesome and your above comment anwered my question. I only own a crockpot.
Devour Dinner
Any of the Instant Pot recipes can be made in the Crock Pot, Just adjust the time!
Ina at Crafty For Home
We like pot roast, at least once a month in rotation menu. The left over from this is endless, sandwich, pasta, pizza. Love this recipe with only few ingredients, but delicious meal for whole family.
Devour Dinner
Yes! Potroast is great and the leftovers are wonderful for sure. It's a great recipe with wonderful flavors. This can be made in the Crock pot or the Instant Pot too!