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A close-up of a tender chuck roast in a serving dish, showcasing the juicy texture of the finished Mississippi Pot Roast.

Mississippi Pot Roast: The Easiest, Most Flavorful Pot Roast Ever

This Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is the ultimate 'set it and forget it' meal. With just 5 ingredients like chuck roast, ranch, and pepperoncinis, this slow cooker recipe delivers a tender, savory, and tangy roast every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb beef chuck roast Ensure it's a well-marbled cut.
  • 1 ounce packet dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 ounce packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter This is equivalent to 1 stick.
  • 8-10 whole pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini pepper brine From the jar of peppers.
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil Optional, for searing.
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker A 6-quart slow cooker is recommended.
  • 1 Large Skillet For optional searing step.

Method
 

  1. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms.
  2. Transfer the seared roast to the basin of your slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and the au jus gravy mix evenly over the top of the roast. Place the stick of butter on top. Arrange the pepperoncini peppers around the butter and pour the pepperoncini brine over everything.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. Do not add any extra liquid.
  5. After 8 hours, the roast will be extremely tender. Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Stir to combine the meat with the gravy. Serve warm.

Notes

For the best flavor, do not skip the searing step.
The roast is even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep.
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.