Juicy Italian-Ranch Pot Roast Recipe for Tender, Flavorful Meat

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Have you ever used salad dressing as the base for a pot roast? It may seem unconventional, but using dressings can add bold, layered flavor with minimal effort. Instead of a plain gravy, this recipe relies on two pourable Kraft dressings to create a bright, savory sauce. The result is my Juicy Pot Roast with Italian Ranch Sauce — tender, slow-cooked beef finished with a creamy, herby gravy that’s incredibly easy to make.

The standout ingredients in this dish are Kraft Classic Ranch and Kraft Zesty Italian pourable salad dressings. The Classic Ranch has been updated for a creamier texture with extra buttermilk and savory herbs, while the Zesty Italian brings an amplified blend of herbs and spices. Together they form a tangy, well-rounded sauce that complements slow-braised beef beautifully.

I picked both dressings up at Walmart while they were on sale, which made this already simple dinner even more budget friendly.

The method is straightforward: sear the roast, transfer it to a slow cooker, and top it with sliced onion. Whisk together low-sodium beef broth, ranch dressing, zesty Italian dressing, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, then pour the mixture over the roast. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until the meat is fall-apart tender. When you walk in the door, dinner is ready — savory, juicy, and full of flavor.

This pot roast is kid-friendly, comforting, and versatile. Serve it with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or roasted vegetables to soak up the sauce. If you like experimenting, you can swap the dressings for other flavors or try a homemade avocado-lime ranch for a fresher twist.

Recipe

Juicy Pot Roast Recipe with Italian Ranch Sauce

By Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Juicy Pot Roast with Italian Ranch Sauce is a slow-cooked pot roast finished with a creamy gravy made from Zesty Italian and Classic Ranch salad dressings.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 hours

Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 210

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds beef chuck roast
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion sliced
1/4 cup low sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon Kraft Ranch Dressing
2 tablespoons Kraft Zesty Italian Salad Dressing
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

In a large, heavy-bottomed pan heat oil over medium-high. Season the roast with salt and pepper. Sear the roast about 3 minutes per side until browned.
Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and top with the sliced onion.
In a small bowl whisk together beef broth, ranch dressing, zesty Italian dressing, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Pour the mixture over the roast.
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shredded.

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