Mississippi Pot Roast in the Dutch Oven Recipe
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.
- Author: Bennett
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- Prepare the Roast: Remove the chuck roast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Season the Roast: Coat all sides of the chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 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.
- Prepare the Roast: Remove the roast from heat.
- Add Ingredients: Add pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning mix, au jus mix, water, and butter on top of the roast.
- 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.
- 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.
- Shred and Serve: Shred the beef in the Dutch Oven and serve with the cooking juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Mississippi Pot Roast, Dutch Oven Recipe, Chuck Roast, Slow Cooked Roast