Easy Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
A simple, flavorful slow cooker pot roast featuring tender chuck roast, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and buttery richness for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast (well-marbled)
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 6–8 pepperoncini peppers with about 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic powder
- Optional: 1 tsp onion powder
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Trim any large chunks of excess fat from the chuck roast. Pat dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder if using.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
- Cut the softened butter into slices and lay them on top of the roast. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the meat. Pour in about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the pepperoncini juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, avoiding opening the lid frequently.
- After 6 hours, check the roast for tenderness with a fork. If not tender enough, cook for an additional 1-2 hours.
- Once tender, shred the meat directly in the crockpot with two forks, mixing it with the buttery juices.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the crockpot. Cook on high for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
Notes
Do not skip the butter as it enriches the sauce and keeps the meat juicy. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain temperature. Adjust pepperoncini quantity to taste. For a quicker option, cook on high for 4-5 hours but check tenderness early. Optional vegetables like baby carrots or potatoes can be added halfway through cooking. For oven method, cook in a Dutch oven at 300°F for about 3 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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