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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

4.6 from 61 reviews

This Mississippi Pot Roast recipe features a tender, flavorful beef chuck roast slow-cooked with tangy pepperoncini peppers, butter, and savory ranch and au jus seasoning mixes. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth pot roast that’s perfect served over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 4 to 5 pound beef chuck roast (or pot roast)

Seasonings and Sauces

  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (1 packet, about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 ounce au jus gravy mix (or brown gravy mix, low sodium, 1 packet)
  • 6 pepperoncini peppers (plus ½ cup juice)

Others

  • ¼ cup butter

Instructions

  1. Browning the Roast: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef chuck roast for about 5 minutes on each side. This step adds rich flavor and helps seal in the juices.
  2. Preparing Slow Cooker: Place the browned roast in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour in the ½ cup of pepperoncini juice over the roast. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly on top of the roast. Add the whole pepperoncini peppers and arrange the sliced butter over the top.
  3. Slow Cooking: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, or until the roast is very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  4. Shredding and Mixing: Once cooked, remove the roast and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and stir it into the flavorful juices and peppers to soak up all the flavors.
  5. Serving: Serve the Mississippi pot roast hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a hearty and comforting meal.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add garlic powder or onion powder into the seasoning mixes before slow cooking.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add more pepperoncini peppers or include a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • To thicken the sauce before serving, remove the roast and simmer the juices on the stovetop until slightly reduced.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and taste great reheated or used in sandwiches.
  • This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.

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