Three Packet Slow Cooker Roast

I got this recipe from my old boss who said it makes the best roast ever. It is certainly wonderful and very easy too! The gravy I made with the leftover juice is yummy.

Three Packet Roast
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/three-packet-slow-cooker-roast/

1 cup water
1 (.7 ounce) packet dry Italian dressing mix
1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
3 pound boneless beef chuck roast
Whisk together the water, Italian dressing mix, ranch dressing mix, and brown gravy mix in a bowl until smooth. Place the beef roast into a slow cooker, and pour the sauce over top.

Cook on low until the roast is easily pierced by a fork, 6 to 8 hours.

Gravy
1/4 cup fat drippings (use butter to make a total of 1/4 cup of fat if there aren't enough drippings)
1/4 cup flour
2 cups drippings (use boiled water and beef base to make a total of 2 cups if there aren't enough drippings)

Make a roux. Melt fat from meat and butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add flour and mix with a whisk. Cook until it becomes bubbly and thick.

You need two cups of the remaining drippings. If you're short, use boiling water and beef base (1 cup water to 1 teaspoon beef base) to make up the difference. Add your drippings and water/beef base mixture to the roux if needed. Cook on medium heat until thick, stirring often. If you're not serving immediately, turn on low heat and stir occasionally. I strained the gravy before putting in the gravy boat to remove any lumps.

Makes 2 cups