Irresistible Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy and Perfect for Dinner
A simple and flavorful slow-cooked Mississippi pot roast featuring tender chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus gravy, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for busy nights and comforting dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast (well-marbled)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 ounce / 28 grams)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 1.5 ounces / 43 grams)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, 113 grams), softened
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers with some brine
- 1/2 cup beef broth (120 ml)
- Optional: 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the roast by removing any large chunks of excess fat.
- Optional: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil and brown the roast on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Place the roast in the crockpot. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top.
- Add the softened butter in pats on top of the seasoning.
- Scatter 6-8 pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast.
- Pour 1/2 cup beef broth around the sides, avoiding pouring directly on the seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender.
- Remove the roast and shred the meat with two forks directly in the crockpot, mixing it with the juices and peppers.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding pepper or lemon juice for brightness.
- Serve the meat and peppers over mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side, ladling some juices on top.
Notes
Searing the roast before slow cooking adds deeper flavor but is optional. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat. Add extra broth if liquid seems low. For thicker sauce, reduce some liquid on stovetop before adding back. Butter can be substituted with olive oil or plant-based butter for dairy-free version. Adjust spice by adding jalapeño or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 to
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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