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Slow Cooker Ranch Beef

A comforting and budget-friendly dish featuring tender beef chuck roast cooked low and slow with ranch seasoning, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast, boneless
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes, minced
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus seasoning
  • 6 to 10 whole pepperoncini

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter.
  2. Season each side of the beef roast with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear the roast in the skillet until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer the roast to your slow cooker. Pour any leftover butter and browned bits over the meat.
  5. Sprinkle minced onions, ranch seasoning, and au jus packet over the roast.
  6. Distribute the remaining butter cut into small pieces over the seasonings.
  7. Add the whole pepperoncini around the roast, then cover with the lid.
Cooking
  1. Cook on low heat for approximately 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
  2. When ready, shred the meat into large chunks and stir to combine with the sauce.
  3. Serve garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Don't skip the searing step for added flavor.