Tender Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast
A simple and flavorful slow cooker pot roast recipe featuring chuck roast, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast (well-marbled)
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) au jus gravy mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 7 to 8 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim the roast by removing any excess fat or silver skin using a sharp knife.
- Place the roast flat in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top of the roast.
- Dot the butter pieces evenly across the roast.
- Arrange 7 to 8 pepperoncini peppers on top of and around the roast, pouring some pepperoncini juice over the meat if desired.
- Optionally, pour 1/2 cup beef broth or water around the edges of the crockpot, avoiding the seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours without lifting the lid.
- Check doneness when the roast is fork-tender and easily shreds.
- Remove the roast carefully with tongs and shred the meat directly in the crockpot using two forks.
- Serve hot with pepperoncini and sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Do not open the lid during cooking to maintain temperature and cooking time. Butter is key for tender texture and rich sauce. Searing the roast before slow cooking is optional but adds flavor. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before shredding to lock in moisture. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 to 1/8 of
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 38
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