Slow Cooker Pot Roast

3-5 pounds of beef roast (any fatty cut such as chuck)

2 cups water

2 packets of McCormick Brown Gravy Mix (or 6 Tbsp. from the canister)

1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Mix (or 3 Tbsp. from the canister)

1 packet of Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing and Recipe Mix

1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

3 Tbsp. all purpose flour for gravy (optional)