Easy Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
A simple and comforting slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring ranch seasoning and pepperoncini peppers for a tender, flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast (well-marbled)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pats)
- 6–8 whole pepperoncini peppers plus 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic
Instructions
- Trim the roast by removing thick layers of fat, leaving some for moisture (about 5-10 minutes).
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over all sides of the meat. Add black pepper and garlic powder if using. Rub seasonings gently into the surface (3-5 minutes).
- Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker. Arrange butter pats on top. Scatter pepperoncini peppers around the meat and pour 1/4 cup of their juice over everything (2 minutes).
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours without lifting the lid.
- After 6 hours, test the roast with a fork; it should shred easily. If not, cook for another hour.
- Remove the roast and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Shred or slice as desired. Spoon cooking juices over the top as gravy.
Notes
[‘Do not rush cooking time; low and slow ensures tenderness.’, ‘Searing the roast before slow cooking is optional but adds flavor.’, ‘Use fresh pepperoncini juice and taste before adding to adjust saltiness.’, ‘Butter can be substituted with olive oil or vegan margarine for dairy-free option.’, ‘Let the roast rest before shredding to keep it moist.’, ‘To thicken gravy, simmer cooking juices with cornstarch slurry on stove if desired.’, ‘Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 to
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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