Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast is a delightful and hassle-free dish that transforms a simple chuck roast into a tender, flavorful masterpiece. Infused with zesty ranch seasoning and tangy pepperoncini peppers, this pot roast simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, creating an irresistible aroma that will draw your family to the dinner table. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe promises melt-in-your-mouth satisfaction with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs chuck roast
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) au jus gravy mix
- 6 whole pepperoncini peppers plus juice
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Brown the chuck roast in a hot skillet with oil until nicely seared on all sides.
- Transfer the browned roast to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, and beef broth; stir until blended.
- Pour the mixture over the roast along with pepperoncini peppers and juice.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred meat in the slow cooker using forks and serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Add chopped carrots or potatoes to enhance flavor and nutrition. Adjust pepperoncini quantity based on desired spice level.