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Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe

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Tender, savory Mississippi pot roast is slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, au jus, pepperoncini, and butter until it falls apart easily. Serve it over mashed potatoes and spoon the rich, tangy cooking juices over the top.

Ingredients

For the pot roast

  • 3 to 4 pounds boneless chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (dip mix or dressing mix)
  • 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 12 pepperoncini peppers
  • ½ cup pepperoncini juice
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • ½ cup beef broth

For serving

  • Mashed potatoes, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the roast dry.

    Use paper towels to thoroughly dry the chuck roast. This helps it brown evenly when seared.

  2. Sear the roast.

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roast and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Transfer it to the slow cooker.

  3. Add the seasonings and liquids.

    Sprinkle the ranch seasoning and au jus gravy mix evenly over the roast. Pour the pepperoncini juice and beef broth around the roast, then arrange the pepperoncini peppers around its sides.

  4. Add the butter and slow-cook.

    Dot the butter over the top of the roast. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is very tender and pulls apart easily with a fork.

  5. Shred the beef.

    Shred the roast in the slow cooker and stir or turn the meat in the cooking juices to coat it.

  6. Serve.

    Spoon the pot roast over mashed potatoes and top with plenty of the buttery cooking juices. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Cooking time can vary depending on the size and shape of the roast; cook until the beef is fork-tender.
  • The roast can be cooked without searing, but browning it first adds extra flavor.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes to soak up the flavorful cooking juices. Mashed potatoes are not included in the nutrition estimate.
  • Seasoning packets and pepperoncini can be high in sodium, so check their labels if you are monitoring salt intake.

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