Preparation time: 10 minutes- Cooking time: 4 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low- Total time: Approximately 4-8 hours
Dairy-free option: Substitute the butter with olive oil or dairy-free butter- Lower sodium version: Use low-sodium ranch and au jus packets- Spicier variation: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the mixture- One-pot meal: Add baby potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker for a complete meal- Instant Pot method: Cook under pressure for 15 minutes with a 10-minute natural release