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Mississippi Pot Roast

A tender, slow-cooked chuck roast made with ranch seasoning, au jus mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers for rich, savory comfort food flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Pot Roast
  • 3-4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 8-10 pepperoncini peppers whole
  • 0.5 cup pepperoncini juice from jar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter 1 stick

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Measuring cup
  • Tongs
  • Forks for shredding

Method
 

  1. Place the chuck roast into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning evenly over the roast.
  3. Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix over the ranch seasoning.
  4. Add the pepperoncini peppers around and on top of the roast.
  5. Pour the pepperoncini juice evenly over the beef.
  6. Place the butter on top of the roast.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until fork-tender.
  8. Shred the beef in the cooker, mix with juices, and serve hot.

Notes

For best results, use well-marbled chuck roast and do not add extra liquid.