Envelope Roast

August 10, 2025 by admin

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## Envelope Roast Recipe

### Ingredients:

* **1 (3–4 lb) chuck roast**
* **1 envelope dry onion soup mix**
* **1 envelope ranch dressing mix**
* **1 envelope brown gravy mix**
* **1/2 to 1 cup water**
* **Optional: carrots, potatoes, onions**

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### Instructions (Oven or Slow Cooker):

#### **Oven Method:**

1. **Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).**
2. **Place roast in a large Dutch oven or covered baking dish.**
3. **In a bowl, whisk together all three seasoning packets with water.**
4. **Pour the mixture over the roast.**
Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and onions around the meat if desired.
5. **Cover tightly with a lid or foil** and roast for 4–5 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender.

#### **Slow Cooker Method:**

1. **Place roast in the slow cooker.**
2. **Mix the three packets with 1 cup water and pour over the meat.**
3. **Add vegetables if using.**
4. **Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until meat is tender and shreds easily.**

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## Tips for Success:

* **Want thicker gravy?** After cooking, transfer the liquid to a saucepan and whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water) over medium heat.
* **Use leftovers wisely:** Makes amazing sandwiches, sliders, or over mashed potatoes.
* **Low and slow is key:** Don’t rush it — the longer it cooks, the more tender it becomes.

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## Why You’ll Love Envelope Roast

* **Minimal prep:** No browning, no searing, just season and go.
* **Maximum flavor:** Those three envelopes create a rich, savory gravy that tastes like it simmered all day — because it did.
* **Crowd-pleasing:** Perfect for Sunday dinner, holidays, or weeknight comfort.

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## The Bottom Line

**Envelope Roast** is the kind of recipe that proves you don’t need complexity to get amazing flavor. It’s dependable, delicious, and deeply comforting — the kind of dish that becomes a go-to in your recipe rotation.

So next time you want a meal that feels like a warm hug and tastes like home, pull out those three humble envelopes. You might just find it’s the best roast you’ve ever made.

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