Easy Melt-in-Your-Mouth Mississippi Pot Roast
A comforting slow-cooked Mississippi pot roast recipe featuring tender beef infused with ranch seasoning, pepperoncini, and butter for melt-in-your-mouth flavor.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 13 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, well-marbled
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 1 jar (about 4 oz) pepperoncini peppers plus 2-3 tablespoons of pepperoncini juice
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast using a sharp knife, leaving some fat for flavor. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over both sides of the roast. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. If using, rub minced garlic cloves onto the roast. Press seasonings gently into the meat. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
- Pour beef broth into the slow cooker. Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker. Top with unsalted butter, spreading it over the meat. Scatter whole pepperoncini peppers on and around the roast, then pour 2-3 tablespoons of pepperoncini juice over everything. (Prep time: 3 minutes)
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until the roast is fork-tender. Alternatively, cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours for a quicker but less tender result. (Cook time: 8 hours)
- Once cooked, transfer the roast to a platter or cutting board. Use two forks to shred the beef gently. Pour some cooking liquid over the shredded meat to keep it juicy. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
- Serve the shredded meat warm, spooning juices over it. Pair with mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or sandwich buns.
Notes
Do not skip the butter as it keeps the meat moist and tender. Use the pepperoncini juice for essential tangy flavor. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. For thicker gravy, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes on HIGH. Optional searing before slow cooking adds flavor but is not necessary. Use gluten-free seasoning mixes for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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