Set-and-Forget Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
Set-and-Forget Slow Cooker Chuck Roast features fall-apart beef nestled with sweet carrots and onions, all simmered in a rich, herby gravy. The blend of ranch, Italian seasoning, and beef gravy mix creates a deeply seasoned sauce that coats every bite. It’s an inviting dinner for cozy weeknights or relaxed Sunday meals.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Set-and-Forget Slow Cooker Chuck Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Arrange the onion slices in an even layer on the bottom.
- 2
Pat the roast dry, then season all over with salt and pepper. Spread flour on a work surface and roll the roast in the flour to coat all sides, using your hands or a small sturdy plate to press the flour into the meat. Set the floured roast in the slow cooker on top of the onions.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk together the beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix. Add the water and whisk until smooth. Pour the mixture over the roast. Arrange the carrots around the meat.
- 4
Cover the slow cooker, set it to Low, and cook until the roast is tender and the gravy has thickened, about 8 hours.
- Calories 551.77 kcal High 28%
- Protein 42.48 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 21.16 g 8%
- Total Fat 33.12 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 4.21 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 125.51 mg High 42%
- Sodium 330.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 2.37 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.3 g --
- Added Sugars 2.17 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 59.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.29 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 218.09 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.82 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Set and Forget Slow Cooker Chuck Roast is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 8 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Gravy, Carrot, and Chuck Roast. Each serving provides about 551.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Set-and-Forget Slow Cooker Chuck Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Gravy, Carrot, Chuck Roast, Cooking Spray. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Set-and-Forget Slow Cooker Chuck Roast?
- About 8 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 551.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Set-and-Forget Slow Cooker Chuck Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Set-and-Forget Slow Cooker Chuck Roast healthy?
- Set-and-Forget Slow Cooker Chuck Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 551.77 calories and 42.48 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 330.49 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.21 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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