Prep time: 15-20 minutes

Cook time: 6 hours inactive- 20 minutes active

Materials:

• 3-4 lb chuck roast
• 2 carrots roughly chopped
• 1 onion quartered
• 1 oz. Ranch seasoning packet
• 1 oz. Au Jus Gravy mix (or any brown gravy mix)
• 8 tbsp. unsalted butter sliced into slices.
• 1 cup beef stock
• Salt/pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder divided
• 2 tsp oregano divided
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

Process:

1. In the insert of a slow cooker add in the carrots and onion. Set aside.
2. Pat the chuck roast dry with a paper towel and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano on both sides.
3. In a skillet with high sides add in the olive oil.
4. Keeping the heat on high let the oil heat up. Place the chuck roast in the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes on all sides.
5. Place the seared roast in the crockpot over the carrots and onion.
6. Pour in the beef stock and then sprinkle the ranch seasoning and gravy mix over the top of the veggies and roast.
7. Top with the slices of unsalted butter.
8. Cook on low for 6 hours.
9. Serve over potatoes, rice or on sandwiches and ENJOY!