Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy Homemade Zesty Pepperoncini Flavor
A tender, juicy slow-cooked pot roast infused with zesty pepperoncini peppers and ranch seasoning, delivering a comforting and flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 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
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 jar (about 7 ounces) pepperoncini peppers with juice
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth (optional)
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat beef chuck roast dry and trim excess fat if needed.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over all sides of the roast.
- Place the seasoned roast into the slow cooker insert.
- Spread softened butter on top of the roast in small dollops.
- Pour the entire jar of pepperoncini peppers with juice over and around the roast.
- Sprinkle minced garlic evenly over the roast.
- Optionally, pour 1/2 cup beef broth around the roast for extra moisture.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours.
- Check tenderness; the roast should shred easily with two forks.
- If not tender, cook an additional 30 minutes and test again.
- Shred the meat directly in the slow cooker, mixing with juices and peppers.
- Adjust seasoning with fresh cracked black pepper if needed.
- Serve hot with peppers and sauce over mashed potatoes, rice, or bread.
Notes
Do not discard the pepperoncini juice as it tenderizes the meat and adds signature tang. For best tenderness, cook on low for 8 hours and avoid lifting the lid during cooking. Browning the roast before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional. Let the roast rest 10-15 minutes before shredding to lock in juices. Can be prepared ahead by assembling in slow cooker and refrigerating overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
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