Description
This Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is a savory and succulent dish that is perfect for a comforting family dinner. The combination of flavors from the ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, and tangy pepperoncini peppers creates a melt-in-your-mouth roast that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 pound chuck roast
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 1 package au jus gravy mix
- 5 pepperoncini peppers plus a splash of the juice
Instructions
- Place roast in the slow cooker: Put the chuck roast in the crock pot or slow cooker.
- Add ingredients: Top the roast with slices of butter, sprinkle with ranch dressing mix and au jus gravy mix, and add pepperoncini peppers. You can use whole or sliced peppers. Add a splash of the pepper juice.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Shred and serve: Shred the meat just before serving. Enjoy the delicious Mississippi Pot Roast!
Notes
- For oven preparation, place the roast in a dutch oven or roasting pan, cover with foil, and bake at 325°F for 3 to 4 hours until fork-tender.
- If you prefer to reduce the butter, you can omit it from the recipe without compromising the flavor. Choose a well-marbled cut of pot roast for a tender result.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
