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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

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A cozy, easy slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring ranch seasoning, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for a tender, flavorful comfort meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast (well-marbled)
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (113 g, 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
  • 6–8 pepperoncini peppers plus 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini juice
  • 1 tsp (5 g) freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast, leaving some marbling for juiciness. Pat dry with paper towels. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
  2. Sprinkle ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, black pepper, and optional garlic powder evenly over all sides of the roast. Press lightly to adhere. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
  3. Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker insert. Sprinkle remaining seasoning packets over the top. Add butter, cut into tablespoons, evenly across the roast. Scatter pepperoncini peppers around and pour in about 1/4 cup of their juice. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until fork-tender and shreddable. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking. (Cook time: 4-8 hours)
  5. Carefully remove the roast and peppers with tongs. Shred the meat in the slow cooker with two forks, mixing with the buttery, pepperoncini-infused juices. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve hot with preferred sides. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Notes

For thicker sauce, reduce juices on stove for 5-10 minutes before mixing back. Searing roast before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional. Avoid opening lid during cooking to maintain moisture and heat. Adjust seasoning after cooking to taste. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based margarine or olive oil. Use gluten-free seasoning packets to keep recipe gluten-free.

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Keywords: slow cooker, Mississippi pot roast, comfort food, beef roast, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini, easy dinner, crockpot recipe

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