Description
This Easy Mississippi Pot Roast is a tender, slow-cooked beef dish featuring a flavorful blend of ranch seasoning, au jus gravy, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for minimal effort but maximum flavor, it produces juicy, fall-apart meat with a rich, tangy sauce that’s perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lbs Beef Chuck Roast (well-marbled for tenderness)
- 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 packet Au Jus Gravy Mix (about 1 oz)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick), sliced
- 5–7 Pepperoncini Peppers
- 1/4 cup Pepperoncini Juice (from the jar of peppers)
Instructions
- Prep the Roast: Pat your beef chuck roast dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear and better flavor absorption. Lightly season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Layer Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Place the roast in the bottom of the slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix over the top of the roast. Place the sliced butter on top, scatter the pepperoncini peppers around the meat, then pour in the pepperoncini juice to add that signature tangy flavor.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook the roast on low heat for about 8 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat and moisture.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, remove the roast and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker juices and stir to combine for extra flavor and moisture. Serve warm.
Notes
- Choose well-marbled chuck roast for best results.
- Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before shredding to retain juices.
- Use fresh pepperoncini for authentic tang and subtle heat.
- Cooking low and slow is essential for perfect texture and flavor.
- Taste the sauce before serving and adjust salt or pepper if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg