Crock Pot Chuck Roast 2 ways

 

Here are a couple of new twists to some old slow cooker recipes.

Tangy Chuck Roast

1 (3-5 pound) Chuck roast

1 package Good Seasons Italian dressing

1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing

1 envelope McCormick Brown Gravy mix

1 cup chicken or beef broth

1 cup water

Place all the seasonings, water, and broth in a mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Brown the meat if desired.  Put the Chuck Roast in slow cooker and pour liquid seasoning mixture over the top.

Cook on High for about 4 hours or 8 hours on low or until roast is tender.

Thicken the cooking liquid if desired to make a gravy.  

Spanish Chuck Roast

1 (3-5 pound) Chuck Roast

1 large can V8 juice

1 medium size jar green olives with pimentos, chopped

1 large onion, thinly sliced

Flour for dredging

Dredge Roast in flour and brown on all sides. Place in slow cooker and add all other ingredients.

Cook 2 hours on high AND 6 hours on low, or until roast is tender. 

Thicken cooking liquid and serve with boiled potatoes and carrots

 Enjoy.

The Old Guy