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Tender Homemade Mississippi Pot Roast Slow Cooker Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Meal

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A quick and easy slow cooker Mississippi pot roast recipe with only 5 ingredients, delivering tender, flavorful meat with a rich, buttery sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional: carrots, potatoes, or onions

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the chuck roast if needed and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the roast.
  4. Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
  5. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper over the roast.
  6. Slice the ½ cup unsalted butter into pats and place on top of the roast.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours without lifting the lid.
  8. Check for doneness after 8 hours by poking with a fork; if not tender, cook 1-2 more hours.
  9. Use two forks or tongs to shred the meat in the slow cooker, mixing it into the sauce.
  10. Optional: Add carrots, potatoes, or onions around the roast before cooking; check veggies for tenderness at 7 hours.

Notes

Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain heat and cooking time. Use good quality butter for best flavor. If using a slow cooker that runs hot, check roast after 7 hours to avoid overcooking. Butter can be substituted with dairy-free alternative for dietary needs. For gluten-free, use gluten-free ranch and au jus mixes. If au jus mix is unavailable, substitute with beef bouillon powder and Worcestershire sauce. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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