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Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast

  • Author: Saly
  • Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

An incredibly tender and flavorful slow cooker pot roast made with just five ingredients: chuck roast, ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, butter, and pepperoncini peppers. This easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3–4 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) dry au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1 jar (7-8 ounces) pepperoncini peppers, drained with 1/4 cup juice reserved
  • 1 pound small red or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved (optional)
  • 2 large carrots, chopped (optional)
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim any large pieces of hard fat from the chuck roast and pat dry.
  2. Place the roast in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. If using onions, place sliced onions on the bottom first.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the top of the roast.
  4. Place the butter on top of the roast. Pour the reserved pepperoncini juice over the roast, then add the peppers. Add optional vegetables now if desired.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours. If adding potatoes, add them in the last 2 hours of cooking on LOW, or at the beginning if cooking on HIGH.
  6. Remove the roast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Shred the meat using two forks.
  8. Serve with the juices from the slow cooker on the side.

Notes

Do not use lean cuts like eye of round; chuck roast is essential for moisture. The butter creates a rich sauce, so do not skip it. If watching sodium, use low-sodium seasoning packets. Potatoes should be added in the last 2 hours of cooking on LOW to prevent them from turning to mush. Leftovers taste even better the next day.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Shredded roast with
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 900
  • Fat: 28
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 35

Keywords: crockpot, slow cooker, pot roast, chuck roast, pepperoncini, easy dinner, meal prep, comfort food

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