Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Perfect Pepperoncini Ranch Dinner
A tender and flavorful slow-cooked Mississippi pot roast featuring ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter for a cozy, easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 jar (about 7 ounces) pepperoncini peppers with juice
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Trim any large chunks of excess fat from the chuck roast if desired and pat dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over all sides of the roast. Add garlic powder if using. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Place the roast flat in the bottom of the crockpot. Spread softened butter evenly over the top of the roast.
- Scatter whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast. Pour about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the pepperoncini juice over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is fork-tender and easy to shred. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
- Shred the beef directly in the crockpot using two forks or tongs, mixing it with the juices and peppers. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Optional: For thicker gravy, remove 1 cup of juices, whisk in a slurry of cornstarch and cold water, then stir back into the crockpot and cook uncovered on high for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
Do not skip the butter or pepperoncini juice as they add essential richness and tang. Cook low and slow for best tenderness. Resist opening the lid during cooking to maintain heat. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or dairy-free spread and use dairy-free ranch seasoning. Can be made in a Dutch oven at 275°F for 3-4 hours or in an Instant Pot using sauté and pressure cook functions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 2025
- Saturated Fat: 1215
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3540
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