Mellow Monday: Crock Pot Shredded Beef

Do you ever get that post-holiday hangover?   It's that haze that hovers over you the day after a holiday.  It certainly isn't that you didn't enjoy the day or love how things turned out.  I think its a combination of exhaustion from traveling to ensure you see everyone and maybe a little relief that...phew, we made it through another holiday.  Maybe, the hangover is even just a little bit of the blues.  No one likes to go back to reality after a holiday. With your post-holiday hangover it is hard to make a big fuss over dinner, so I decided to post a super easy, toss-in and go crock pot recipe today.  I bet you probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already.

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Crock Pot Shredded Beef

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chuck roast
• 1 (1 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

• Trim chuck roast of any excessive fat.
• Place chuck roast in crock pot.
• Sprinkle dry Italian dressing over meat.
• Add water.
• Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
• Use 2 forks to separate and shred meat.
• Serve with mashed potatoes, veggies and crispy rolls.
• Also makes great sandwiches, with or without barbecue sauce. Freezes very well

Post-holiday hangover, yet another great reason to have a Mellow Monday!  Have a great day today and enjoy your crock pot shredded beef.

Momma Goose