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Cozy Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe with Easy Pepperoncini Gravy

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A comforting slow-cooked beef chuck roast with tangy pepperoncini gravy, perfect for cozy nights and easy meal prep. This recipe is simple, forgiving, and delivers tender, flavorful meat with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 0.87 oz) au jus gravy mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 jar (about 7 oz) pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 pound baby red potatoes
  • Optional: 3-4 medium carrots, cut into chunks

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry and trim excess fat, leaving some for flavor. Season generously with black pepper on all sides.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ranch seasoning mix, au jus gravy mix, softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, and beef broth until smooth.
  3. Place the roast in the crockpot and pour the seasoning and butter mixture evenly over the top and sides.
  4. Add the entire jar of pepperoncini peppers and their juice around and on top of the roast.
  5. If using, arrange baby potatoes and carrots around the roast.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
  7. Check doneness after 6 hours by piercing with a fork; if it pulls apart easily, it is ready.
  8. Shred the meat in the crockpot using two forks and mix gently into the pepperoncini gravy.
  9. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or sandwich buns.
  10. If gravy is thin, remove meat and set crockpot on high with lid off for 15 minutes to thicken.
  11. Garnish with whole pepperoncini peppers if desired.

Notes

Do not drain the pepperoncini juice as it adds essential tang and helps tenderize the meat. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat. For thicker gravy, reduce sauce on high heat after cooking. Optional vegetables can be added at start or halfway through cooking depending on desired firmness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based alternative. Instant Pot method: cook on high pressure for 60-70 minutes with natural release.

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