Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is the ultimate comfort dish that effortlessly combines flavors for a delightful experience. This tender beef chuck roast is slow-cooked with zesty pepperoncini peppers, savory ranch dressing mix, and rich au jus gravy. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal will have everyone raving about its mouthwatering taste. Serve it with creamy mashed potatoes or as a sandwich filling for an unforgettable feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup pepperoncini peppers (with juice)
- 1 packet (1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
Instructions
- Pat the beef chuck roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the seared roast to a slow cooker, pouring in the pepperoncini peppers along with their juice, then sprinkle the au jus and ranch dressing mixes over the top.
- Place slices of butter around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks right in the slow cooker, mixing it with the juices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding carrots or swapping in different types of peppers. For extra heat, include jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to customize your dish.