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Ultimate Mississippi Pot Roast

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Ultimate Mississippi Pot Roast is a rich, tender, slow-cooked comfort food classic made with chuck roast, ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday dinners, or meal prep, this easy set-it-and-forget-it recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth beef with bold savory flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large skillet (optional for searing)
  • tongs
  • two forks (for shredding)

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 6-8 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Optional: Sear in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until browned for extra flavor.
  • Place the roast in the slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the top, then sprinkle the au jus mix. Add pepperoncini peppers around the roast. Pour beef broth around the roast and place butter on top.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until the roast easily shreds with a fork.
  • Remove the roast and shred using two forks. Return shredded beef to the slow cooker and toss in the juices. Serve hot.

Notes

For deeper flavor, sear the roast before slow cooking. Avoid adding too much extra liquid — the roast releases plenty of juices. Let the meat rest 10 minutes before shredding to retain moisture. For a lighter version, reduce butter to 2 tablespoons or substitute part with olive oil. You can cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours. Oven method: Bake covered at 300°F for 3–4 hours until fork tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 38gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 620mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword chuck roast recipe, easy comfort food dinner, Mississippi Pot Roast, slow cooker pot roast
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