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Mississippi Pot Roast

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This Mississippi pot roast is a tender, flavorful slow-cooked beef dish made with ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and tangy pepperoncini. With just a few pantry ingredients and minimal prep, this easy pot roast recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or rolls for a satisfying comfort food meal.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 6–8 whole pepperoncini peppers
  • 2–4 tablespoons pepperoncini juice (optional, for more tang)

Instructions

  1. Place roast in the bottom of a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  2. Sprinkle ranch seasoning and au jus mix evenly over the top.
  3. Add butter pieces and arrange pepperoncini peppers on top.
  4. Optional: Add a splash of pepperoncini juice for extra flavor.
  5. Cover and cook:
    • Slow Cooker: 8 hours on low or 4–5 hours on high
    • Oven: 3½ to 4 hours at 300°F (150°C)
  6. Once the roast is fork-tender, shred it directly in the pot and stir to mix with juices.
  7. Serve hot with juices spooned over.

Notes

  • Chuck roast is ideal, but shoulder or bottom round can be used.
  • Add potatoes or carrots to make it a full one-pot meal.
  • Reduce butter slightly if preferred.
  • Leftovers freeze well with cooking juices for up to 3 months.
  • No need to sear the meat — it stays juicy and flavorful without it.

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