The exact original recipe in the image cannot be confirmed, but this is a practical recipe based on what is shown: beef roast, baby potatoes, carrots, au jus mix, onion soup mix, Italian seasoning and gravy.
Ingredients — 6 servings
Main
- 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) beef chuck roast
- 1½ lb baby potatoes, halved
- 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 packet Italian dressing/seasoning mix
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
The combination of au jus and dry seasoning mixes is consistent with common slow-cooker pot-roast preparations.
Method
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash the potatoes and cut larger ones in half. Peel and chop the carrots.
- Season the beef: Pat the chuck roast dry and season with black pepper, garlic powder and thyme.
- Optional browning: Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the roast for about 2–3 minutes per side. This adds flavor but can be skipped.
- Load the slow cooker: Put the potatoes and carrots in the bottom. Place the beef roast on top.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle the au jus mix, onion soup mix and Italian seasoning evenly over the roast and vegetables.
- Add liquid: Pour in the beef broth and place the 4 tbsp butter on top of the beef.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Finish: Carefully shred or slice the beef and spoon some of the rich cooking liquid over everything.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Doneness & Safety
For food safety, beef roast should reach a safe internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C), followed by a 3-minute rest. For the tender, shreddable texture shown in the picture, the roast is typically cooked much longer until it becomes fork-tender.
Approximate Nutrition
Per serving, assuming 6 servings:
- Calories: ~550–650 kcal
- Protein: ~45–50 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35–40 g
- Fat: ~28–35 g
- Sodium: potentially high because of the packaged seasoning mixes and gravy mix.
Nut & Allergen Information
- Peanuts: None expected
- Tree nuts: None expected
- Dairy: Butter
- Gluten: Check the labels of au jus, onion soup and seasoning mixes
- Soy: Check packaged seasoning/gravy ingredients
- Egg: None expected
Q&A
Q: Can I use a different cut of beef?
Yes. Beef shoulder/chuck is best for a tender slow-cooker roast.
Q: Can I skip browning the meat?
Yes. The roast will still cook properly; browning mainly adds extra flavor.
Q: Can I add onions?
Absolutely. Add 1 large sliced onion underneath the roast.
Q: Why is my beef tough?
Chuck roast usually needs enough time for its connective tissue to soften. If it’s still tough, continue cooking until it becomes fork-tender.
Q: Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, but use certified gluten-free au jus, onion soup mix and Italian seasoning products.