Description
Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast is a beloved dish that combines tender beef chuck roast with zesty flavors from ranch dressing mix and pepperoncini peppers. This slow-cooked delight is perfect for busy families, as it requires minimal prep time yet offers maximum flavor. Simply season the roast, let it cook low and slow, and enjoy a savory meal that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or rice. Whether served at family dinners or gatherings, this hearty pot roast is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 2–4 pound chuck roast
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix
- 8 pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
- Add pepperoncini peppers around the roast and pour in the optional pepper juice for extra flavor.
- Cut butter into pieces and place on top of the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until the meat is tender.
- Shred the meat with two forks and serve warm over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: For added texture and flavor, consider adding carrots or potatoes to your crockpot. If you prefer less salt, use low-sodium versions of ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix. This pot roast makes excellent leftovers; simply store in an airtight container for up to four days.