Description
Mississippi Pot Roast is a tender, flavorful slow-cooked beef dish made with chuck roast, ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. This hearty recipe yields juicy, shreddable meat perfect for serving with mashed potatoes or your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3-4 lb. chuck roast
- 1 (1 oz.) packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 (1 oz.) packet au jus gravy mix
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6-10 pepperoncini peppers
Optional Vegetables
- 1 lb. baby carrots
- 1 1/2 lb. baby potatoes
Instructions
- Optional Searing: Over medium-high heat, sear the chuck roast on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side. This step enhances flavor but can be skipped if pressed for time.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Place the roast in a 6-quart slow cooker and sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
- Add Butter and Peppers: Place the 4 tablespoons of butter on top of the roast, then add the whole pepperoncini peppers around it. If adding vegetables like baby carrots and potatoes, include them at this stage.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and infused with flavors.
- Shred and Mix: After cooking, shred the roast with two forks directly in the slow cooker. Toss the shredded meat in the juices to coat evenly.
- Serve: Dish out the Mississippi Pot Roast hot, ideally served with mashed potatoes or your preferred side dishes. Enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
- Adding 1 lb. baby carrots and 1 1/2 lb. baby potatoes to the slow cooker creates a complete meal.
- Searing the roast before slow cooking enhances the roast’s flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the number of pepperoncini peppers or add some of their juice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a thicker gravy, remove the roast and vegetables after cooking and simmer the cooking juices on the stovetop until reduced.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
