Ingredients: • 1 (2-pound) beef chuck roast • 1 (1-ounce) packet au jus gravy mix • 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix • 1 (16-ounce) jar pickled onions (such as Mt. Olive Simply Vidalia Pickled Vidalia® Onion Strips) • 4 cups low-sodium beef stock, or as needed • 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour   Cooking utensils: • Slow cooker • Mixing bowl • Forks (for shredding beef) • Measuring cups and spoons • Spoon or spatula   Prep Steps:

Ingredients: • 1/2 pound lean ground beef (15% fat) • 1 onion, diced (about 1 cup) • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 small zucchini, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) • 1 jar (24–26 ounces) tomato-based pasta sauce • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) • 12 ounces rotini pasta (about 4 cups) • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese • 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese Cooking u