Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Slow Cooker Comfort Food
A simple and flavorful slow cooker Mississippi pot roast featuring ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter for tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef. Perfect for busy weeknights or comforting family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast, well-marbled (USDA Choice preferred)
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter, sliced
- 6 to 8 whole pepperoncini peppers with some juice from the jar
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced or smashed
- Optional: 1/4 cup (60 ml) water or beef broth for extra moisture
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chuck roast, leaving some fat for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Optional: Sear the roast in a skillet with a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Place the roast flat in the slow cooker insert.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
- Arrange sliced butter sticks on top of the roast. Nestle whole pepperoncini peppers around and on top, pouring a few tablespoons of pepper juice over everything.
- Scatter minced or smashed garlic cloves over the roast and peppers.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the meat shreds easily with a fork.
- If the meat resists shredding, cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
- Remove the roast, shred with two forks, then return the meat to the juices and stir to coat.
Notes
Do not skip the butter as it keeps the roast moist and rich. For best tenderness, cook low and slow. Optional searing adds flavor but is not required. Save cooking juices for gravy or sauce. Use gluten-free seasoning mixes for a gluten-free version. Butter can be substituted with coconut oil or dairy-free margarine for dairy-free adaptation. Instant Pot method: sear roast on sauté, then pressure cook on high for 60 minutes with natural release.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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