Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe with 4 Easy Steps
A simple and flavorful slow cooker pot roast featuring beef chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. This recipe delivers tender, juicy meat with a subtle spicy tang, perfect for easy, comforting dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 jar (6-8 peppers with juice) pepperoncini peppers
- Optional: freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Pat your 3 to 4-pound beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season lightly with black pepper if desired.
- Place the roast in the crockpot. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the top, followed by the au jus gravy mix.
- Place the 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter on top of the roast. Nestle 6-8 pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast, pouring in some of the pepper juice.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the roast is tender and shreds easily.
- Remove the roast carefully and shred it in the crockpot using two forks. Stir gently to mix with the juices and softened peppers.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes, sandwich buns, or rice.
Notes
Avoid lifting the lid too often during cooking to keep temperature stable. For thicker roasts, use the low and slow method to prevent drying out. To thicken gravy, reduce cooking liquid in a saucepan. Butter placed on top melts evenly enriching the meat. Pepperoncini juice adds essential acidity and brightness. Can be adapted for Instant Pot with 60 minutes pressure cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
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