Frugal Friday: Crock Pot Chuck Roast

With school quickly approaching (I know, I know we are all excited about that); free time is going to be non-existent. Your family is still going to be busy with sporting events, PTA meetings, and plenty of other activities that suck up the time you'd normally use to cook dinner. But instead of using that as an excuse and hitting the drive thru; try this easy, delicious pot roast recipe. The Arkansas Test Kitchen tried this recipe, and said we would never cook a pot roast any other way again.

Crock Pot Chuck Roast
Recipe courtesy of Table for Two

1 3 - 4 lb chuck roast (fat trimmed)
1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
1 packet dry Au Jus gravy mix
1 stick unsalted butter (8 table spoons)
1/4 cup water (hint: I forgot the water and it still turned out great)


Directions:

1. Place chuck roast in the bottom of the crock pot
2. Season with both of the dry seasoning packets
3. Cut the stick of butter into 4 portions and place on top of the meat

4. Turn the crock pot on low for 6 - 8 hours, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees
5. Remove meat from the slow cooker and shred
6. Spoon juices on top of the meat and enjoy

Yes, it is that easy and that good.

Cost Breakdown
Chuck Roast $10.00
Ranch Packet $1.00
Au Jus Packet $1.00
Butter $1.00 (for the one stick that I used for this recipe)
Total: $13.00
We were able to get 8 meals out of this Roast, for $1.62 per serving.

No matter how busy your week is, you'll still find time for this tasty family meal.

Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew