3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast uses cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, and beef broth to create a rich, savory sauce that makes the chuck roast fall-apart tender after a full day in the slow cooker. Just $2.97 per serving, 5 minutes of prep, and dinner is waiting when you get home. One of the easiest and most budget-friendly comfort food dinners on the site.
Servings: 8
Cost: $23.74, $2.97 per Servings
Ingredients
- 3.5 lb chuck roast
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 1 packet dry onion soup mix, and 1 cup beef broth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the 3.5 lb chuck roast on both sides until browned.
- Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker.
- Pour the prepared soup mixture evenly over the roast.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Shred the beef directly in the slow cooker and serve with the juices.
Notes
Optional Add-Ins: Potatoes and carrots Add halfway through cooking for firmer texture Add at the beginning for softer vegetables
For Thicker Gravy: Stir in a cornstarch slurry at the end (1–2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with water)
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container with juices for up to 3–4 days
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 944mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 5mg
