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Irresistible Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Easy and Perfect for Dinner

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A slow-cooked, tender beef pot roast infused with tangy pepperoncini peppers, ranch seasoning, and au jus gravy, perfect for an easy, flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast, well-marbled
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (0.9 ounces) au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, sliced
  • 7 to 10 whole pepperoncini peppers with juice (about 100 grams)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth (optional)
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced or smashed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry and trim excess fat, leaving some for flavor. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. Optional: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Place the seasoned (and seared if chosen) roast in the crockpot.
  4. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast.
  5. Layer the sliced unsalted butter on top of the roast.
  6. Scatter the pepperoncini peppers with some juice and add the minced garlic around and on top of the roast.
  7. Pour the beef broth around the roast, avoiding washing off the seasoning on top.
  8. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours without lifting the lid.
  9. After cooking, shred the roast with two forks directly in the crockpot and stir to coat with juices.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. For thicker sauce, reduce some liquid in a pan and add back.
  11. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, rice, or sandwich buns.

Notes

Do not lift the lid during cooking to maintain heat. Optional searing adds flavor but is not required. Use dairy-free butter or olive oil for dairy-free version. Verify ranch and au jus mixes for gluten-free or use homemade blends. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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