Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Meal with Tangy Pepperoncini
A simple and flavorful slow cooker pot roast made with chuck roast, ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini peppers. This easy 5-ingredient recipe delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef with a bright, slightly spicy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 20 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 pounds 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, 115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 jar (about 8 oz) pepperoncini peppers with juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast but leave some marbling for flavor. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over all sides of the roast. Lightly dust with cayenne pepper if using.
- Place the seasoned roast in the slow cooker, tucking it in comfortably without overcrowding.
- Place softened butter on top of the roast, scatter whole pepperoncini peppers around it, and pour about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of pepperoncini juice over everything.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender and shreddable.
- Check doneness by testing with a fork; if not tender, cook another hour on low.
- Remove roast with tongs, place on a serving platter, spoon buttery pepperoncini sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Save the juices for dipping or gravy; simmer to thicken if needed.
Notes
If you don’t have a slow cooker, use a heavy Dutch oven to braise at 275°F (135°C) for 3-4 hours covered. Soften butter before adding for better melting. Save the cooking juices for dipping or gravy. Adjust salt by starting with half the ranch mix if concerned. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based spread or olive oil and use dairy-free ranch seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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