Easy Tender Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
A simple and flavorful slow cooker pot roast recipe that turns a tough beef chuck roast into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth meal with ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 to 9 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 5 to 6 pepperoncini peppers with juice
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Optional: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker insert.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top and sides of the roast.
- Place the 4 tablespoons of softened butter on top of the roast.
- Scatter the pepperoncini peppers around the meat, pouring in some of their juice as well.
- Add 1 cup of beef broth around the roast, avoiding washing off the seasoning on top.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder and black pepper over the roast.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 9 hours, or on high for 5 to 6 hours.
- Check if the roast is fork-tender and easily shreds; if not, cook an additional 30-60 minutes.
- Remove the roast and shred with two forks.
- Spoon some of the cooking juices over the shredded meat before serving.
Notes
Optional searing adds flavor but can be skipped. Use fresh pepperoncini juice for best flavor. For thicker gravy, stir in a cornstarch slurry and cook on high for 10-15 minutes before serving. Butter can be substituted with olive oil or dairy-free margarine for a dairy-free version. Avoid opening the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 23.5
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 32.5
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