Description
This Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast is a tender, flavorful beef dish made easy with a few simple ingredients including ranch seasoning, au jus mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter slow-cooked to perfection. The roast becomes melt-in-your-mouth delicious, infused with a tangy and savory sauce, perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 3–4 lb chuck roast
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 packet au jus mix (about 0.85 oz)
Other Ingredients
- 1 jar (16 oz) pepperoncini peppers, including juice
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
Instructions
- Place the Chuck Roast: Put the 3-4 lb chuck roast at the bottom of the slow cooker (crockpot) ensuring it lays flat for even cooking.
- Add Seasonings: Evenly sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus mix packets over the entire surface of the roast, making sure the seasoning coats the meat well.
- Add Peppers and Juice: Pour the jar of pepperoncini peppers along with all the juice on top of the seasoned roast to add a tangy and mildly spicy flavor.
- Top with Butter: Place the 1/2 cup of butter in pieces on top of the roast and peppers to melt and enrich the sauce as it cooks.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the meat becomes very tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the roast from the crockpot and shred or slice it; serve with the pepperoncini and butter sauce spooned over the top. It pairs well with potatoes or vegetables.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the roast and slow cooker model.
- For a spicier dish, add some of the pepperoncini seeds or extra peppers.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
- This recipe easily adapts to serving size; adjust seasoning packets according to the weight of your roast if necessary.
- Use a well-marbled chuck roast for the best tenderness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
