How to make Grandmas Classic Pot Roast Recipe!

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can enhance flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

beef chuck roast

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork shoulder provides similar texture at a lower cost.

Place the chuck roast in the Crockpot.

Add chopped yellow onion, beef broth, baby carrots, and celery to the pot.

Add the jar of peperoncini peppers and the can of tomato sauce.

Sprinkle the Au Jus mix, Savory Pot Roast mix, and Ranch mix over the top.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the roast is tender.

Cooking Techniques

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