Mississippi Pot Roast Crockpot Recipe Easy Comforting Dinner with Pepperoncini
A comforting and easy crockpot pot roast infused with tangy pepperoncini and savory ranch seasoning, delivering tender, flavorful beef perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 12 minutes to 10 hours 12 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115 g) unsalted butter, cut into pats
- 7–10 pepperoncini peppers with juice
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: splash of Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: a few garlic cloves
Instructions
- Trim the roast by removing any thick fat caps and pat dry with paper towels.
- Lightly sprinkle salt and pepper over all sides of the roast.
- Rub ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
- Place the chuck roast in the crockpot.
- Toss the pepperoncini peppers and some of their juice on top of the roast.
- Dot the roast evenly with pats of butter.
- Pour 1/2 cup beef broth around the edges of the roast, avoiding pouring directly on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours without lifting the lid.
- Once the meat shreds easily with a fork, remove the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Shred the meat gently using two forks.
- Optional: Skim excess fat from the crockpot liquid, transfer to a saucepan, and simmer to reduce for thicker gravy.
Notes
Do not lift the crockpot lid during cooking to maintain heat and moisture. Use butter to keep the meat moist and add richness. Adjust pepperoncini juice amount to control tanginess. If roast isn’t shredding easily after 8 hours, cook longer. Optional vegetables like carrots or potatoes can be added for a one-pot meal. For gluten-free, ensure seasoning mixes are labeled gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 to
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
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