Description

Mississippi Pot Roast is a tender, flavorful beef dish made with chuck roast, ranch mix, au jus, butter, and pepperoncini. It’s slow-cooked until shreddable and perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or sliders.

Ingredients

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3 to 4 lb beef chuck roast, boneless, well-marbled

1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)

1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 oz)

6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces

8 to 12 pepperoncini peppers, plus 2 to 4 tbsp brine

1 small onion, sliced (optional)

3 to 4 garlic cloves, smashed (optional)

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 to 2 tbsp neutral oil for searing (optional)

1 cup low-sodium beef broth (optional)

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

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Instructions

1. Pat chuck roast dry, season with black pepper, and sear if desired.

2. Place onion and garlic in slow cooker or Dutch oven, then add the roast.

3. Sprinkle ranch and au jus mixes evenly over the meat; dot with butter.

4. Add pepperoncini and brine; pour in broth if extra jus is desired.

5. Slow cooker: cook on Low 8–9 hours or High 4–5 hours until tender.

6. Oven: cover and roast at 300°F for 3.5–4.5 hours until shreddable.

7. Pressure cooker: cook on High for 60–70 minutes, natural release 15 minutes.

8. Remove roast, shred, skim fat from jus, then return beef to juices.

9. Taste and adjust with brine, butter, or broth as desired.

10. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or in sandwiches.

Notes

Use well-marbled chuck for the juiciest result.

Sear the beef for deeper flavor if time allows.

Control salt by using low-sodium broth and mixes.

Add more pepperoncini brine for tangy zip.

Skim fat before serving for a glossy jus.

Leftovers reheat well and taste even better the next day.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 oz
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 950
Fat: 31
Saturated Fat: 14
Unsaturated Fat: 15
Trans Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 3
Fiber: 0
Protein: 34
Cholesterol: 115