Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Made Easy

Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Made Easy

Mississippi Pot Roast is a super easy slow cooker meal that’s packed with flavor. A juicy chuck roast slowly cooks with tangy pepperoncini peppers, buttery richness, and savory ranch and gravy seasonings, creating melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Perfect for a no-fuss dinner that everyone will love.

Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Made Easy

Tender Mississippi Pot Roast Made Easy

Ingredients to make this Mississippi Pot Roast:

  • 1 (3 pound) chuck roast

  • ½ (12 oz) jar of pepperoncini peppers

  • ½ (12 oz) jar of pepperoncini juice

  • 1 (1 oz) packet au jus gravy mix

  • 1 (0.4 oz) packet buttermilk ranch dressing mix

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
Butter

Butter

Pepperoncini peppers

Pepperoncini peppers

Chuck roast

Chuck roast

Directions:

  1. Season your chuck roast well with salt and black pepper on all sides.

  2. Place the roast in your slow cooker. Pour the jar of pepperoncini peppers and the juice right on top.

  3. Add the butter by placing it over the roast, then sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and ranch dressing mix evenly across everything.

  4. Cover and cook on low for about 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. The Mississippi Pot Roast is ready when the meat is tender and easily falls apart.

  5. Take the roast out and shred it with two forks. Spoon some of the flavorful juices and peppers over the top and serve.

Prep Time:

  • Prep: 10 minutes

  • Cook: 7-8 hours on low

  • Total: Around 8 hours

Nutrition (per serving, estimated) about this Mississippi Pot Roast:

  • Calories: 450

  • Protein: 40g

  • Fat: 30g

  • Carbs: 3g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Sodium: Moderate, depending on seasoning

FAQ:

Q: Can I use a different cut of beef?
A: Chuck roast is best for slow cooking, but brisket or rump roast work well too.

Q: Can I make this in the oven?
A: Yes! Cook covered at 300°F for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender.

Q: Is this dish spicy?
A: Not really. The pepperoncini peppers give it a mild tangy kick, but it’s not spicy hot.

Q: Can I freeze leftovers?
A: Definitely! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Source: www.allrecipes.com

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