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Easy Tender Mississippi Pot Roast

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A simple, flavorful slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast with ranch seasoning and pepperoncini peppers for a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet (about 0.87 ounces) au jus gravy mix
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6–8 pepperoncini peppers with juice
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
  • Fresh black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry and trim any excess fat.
  2. Optional: Brown the roast in a skillet with a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Place the roast in the slow cooker insert.
  4. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
  5. Place the butter on top of the roast, then scatter pepperoncini peppers and some of their juice around and over the meat.
  6. Pour beef broth or water around the roast, avoiding pouring directly on top.
  7. Add minced garlic if using.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the roast is fork-tender.
  9. Remove the roast and shred with two forks.
  10. Return shredded meat to the slow cooker juices to soak up flavor before serving.
  11. Optional: Thicken sauce by stirring in a cornstarch slurry and cooking on high for 10-15 minutes.

Notes

Browning the roast before slow cooking adds flavor but is optional. Keep pepperoncini peppers and their juice in the recipe for the signature tangy flavor. Let the roast rest before shredding to keep juices locked in. Leftovers taste better after resting overnight.

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Keywords: Mississippi pot roast, slow cooker pot roast, easy pot roast, tender beef roast, ranch seasoning pot roast, pepperoncini pot roast, comfort food

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