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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

4.8 from 374 reviews

Mississippi Pot Roast is a tender and flavorful slow-cooked beef roast that combines the savory taste of chuck roast with zesty pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning, and au jus gravy mix. This comforting dish is perfect for a hearty family meal and is easy to prepare using a slow cooker.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 pound chuck roast (or pot roast)
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (1 packet, about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 ounce au jus gravy mix (or brown gravy mix, low sodium, 1 packet)
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers
  • ½ cup pepperoncini juice
  • ¼ cup butter, sliced

Instructions

  1. Brown the roast: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the chuck roast for about 5 minutes on each side to develop flavor and seal in juices.
  2. Prepare the slow cooker: Place the browned roast in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker and pour the ½ cup of pepperoncini juice over the roast.
  3. Add seasonings and toppings: Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast. Then add the whole pepperoncini peppers on top, followed by sliced butter.
  4. Slow cook the roast: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and easy to shred.
  5. Shred and mix: Once cooked, shred the roast directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Mix the shredded meat thoroughly with the cooking juices and peppers for maximum flavor.
  6. Serve: Serve the tender, flavorful meat over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete comforting meal.

Notes

  • Use low sodium au jus gravy mix if you want to control salt levels.
  • Browning the roast before slow cooking enhances the flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
  • Adjust the number of pepperoncini peppers to control the level of tangy spice.
  • Leftover roast can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Serving the shredded roast over mashed potatoes or noodles allows the flavorful juices to soak into the base, adding extra depth.

Keywords: Mississippi pot roast, slow cooker roast, pepperoncini roast, ranch seasoning pot roast, easy beef roast recipe