Italian dressing mix doubles as a flavorful rub in this savory pot roast. You can also add baby carrots, chopped potatoes or winter squash along with the onions.

After-Work Beef Pot Roast Dinner

Place onions and garlic in 4-1/2- to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker.  Press Italian dressing mix evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast.  Add roast, bell peppers and 1/2 cup water to slow cooker.  

Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours or on LOW 8 hours.

Add zucchini and continue to cook, covered, 30 minutes or until zucchini is fork-tender.  Remove roast and vegetables.  Strain cooking liquid and reserve, skimming fat from liquid.  Dissolve cornstarch into 2 tablespoons water.  Combine reserved cooking liquid and cornstarch mixture in a medium pan.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened.  Serve gravy over roast and vegetables.