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Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe with Easy Pepperoncini Gravy

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A comforting and easy slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast cooked with pepperoncini peppers and a flavorful ranch and au jus gravy.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 jar pepperoncini peppers with juice (about 7–8 peppers)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast (about 5 minutes).
  2. Sprinkle the roast evenly with black pepper and the entire packet of ranch dressing mix, rubbing it in gently (2 minutes).
  3. Place the seasoned roast flat in the crockpot insert (1 minute).
  4. Slice the softened butter into pats and place on top of the roast. Scatter the minced garlic around the roast (3 minutes).
  5. Pour the entire jar of pepperoncini peppers and juice over the roast (1 minute).
  6. Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix evenly over everything (1 minute).
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender.
  8. Check for doneness around 7.5 hours; cook an extra 30-60 minutes on low if needed.
  9. Remove the roast carefully and set aside. Stir the juices and pepperoncini in the crockpot to combine into a gravy.
  10. For thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the juices. Cook on HIGH for 10 more minutes.
  11. Shred the roast with two forks, spoon the pepperoncini gravy over the top, and serve.

Notes

Do not skip the pepperoncini juice as it is key to the tangy gravy. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Ranch seasoning can be replaced with dried herbs and garlic powder but flavor will differ. Use low-sodium seasoning packets to reduce salt. For thicker gravy, use cornstarch slurry. Can be cooked in a Dutch oven or Instant Pot with adjusted times.

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