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Mississippi Pot Roast in the Dutch Oven Recipe

Mississippi Pot Roast in the Dutch Oven Recipe

5.1 from 26 reviews

This Mississippi Pot Roast cooked in a Dutch Oven is a delicious and savory dish that’s incredibly easy to make. The chuck roast is seasoned with ranch dressing and au jus mixes, then slow-cooked with pepperoncini peppers and butter for a flavorful and tender result.

Ingredients

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Chuck Roast:

  • 3 lb chuck roast (boneless)

Seasoning:

  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix

Pepperoncini Peppers:

  • 16 oz pepperoncini peppers (and juice)

Additional:

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1.5 cups water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Roast: Remove the chuck roast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
  2. Season the Roast: Coat all sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  4. Sear the Roast: Heat a large Dutch Oven on the stovetop over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear the chuck roast for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Prepare the Roast: Remove the roast from heat.
  6. Add Ingredients: Add pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning mix, au jus mix, water, and butter on top of the roast.
  7. Cook in Oven: Cover the Dutch Oven and bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour, then reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F and cook for an additional 1.5-2 hours.
  8. Check Doneness: Remove the roast from the oven and check if it shreds easily with a fork. If not, bake for another 30-60 minutes.
  9. Shred and Serve: Shred the beef in the Dutch Oven and serve with the cooking juices.

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Keywords: Mississippi Pot Roast, Dutch Oven Recipe, Chuck Roast, Slow Cooked Roast