Italian Dressing Chuck Roast

Time :8 15

Yield :8 servings

Recipe Background

Smelling is amazing! A smell can take you to a place in time and is obviously an essential ability that we sometimes take for granted. Well, take for granted no more with this oh, so, good and dreamy, Italian-countryside-inspired Italian Dressing Chuck Roast. The minute this hunk of flavorful deliciousness gets in the pot, your sense of smell will reach new heights! With the unforgettable aromas of Italian Dressing Chuck Roast on your radar, you will have a whole new appreciation for your slow cooker... and your sniffer. So, don't blow this off! Make this fragrant host of savory and herby aromatic heaven today!

Ingredients

1 (4-pound) chuck roast boneless
2 teaspoons table salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 (0.6-ounce) envelope zesty Italian salad dressing and seasoning mix
1 (16-ounce) jar pepperoncini peppers undrained
4 ounces salted butter optional, softened
fresh thyme to taste, for garnish

Directions

Pat the roast dry with paper towels and sprinkle with the salt and the pepper.
In a large skillet over high heat, add the oil and the roast, and cook until it has browned, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
In 5-6-quart slow cooker, add the roast, the Italian seasoning mix, the pepperoncini peppers with their liquids, and the butter.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat until the roast is very tender and has reached an internal temperature of 195 degrees F, about 8 hours.
Transfer the roast from the slow cooker with a slotted spoon.
Garnish the roast with the thyme and serve.